[ (him "of all people" because caspar has many other friends. not many that would throw their futures into the wind like this, yes, but his point still stands.) ]

I know that you care a lot about me. I see that every day we're together. [ Under the blanket, he wrings his hands together. ] But I feel like I haven't been honest with you. [ His smile wavers. ] I kept things from you because I didn't want to make you uncomfortable, but I can't anymore. I want to tell you the truth, even if you hate me for it.

[ He takes a little breath. Here goes nothing. ] When I say I want to stay with you, I mean as more than just friends. I... I love you, Caspar. And I want us to be together - romantically.