I don't-- [He hears that roughness in Dean's voice and it catches in his own throat, makes it harder to breathe. He shouldn't have said anything, he thinks. He shouldn't have said anything, but how long could he have kept this a secret? Maybe he should have tried.
Because now, if he ends up being wrong, it's only going to hurt Dean that much more. So much more than if he'd just gone through with it in the first place. He sighs and ducks his head, running his hands agitatedly through his hair.]
I just think I need more time. [Or maybe it's just that he wants more time.]
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Because now, if he ends up being wrong, it's only going to hurt Dean that much more. So much more than if he'd just gone through with it in the first place. He sighs and ducks his head, running his hands agitatedly through his hair.]
I just think I need more time. [Or maybe it's just that he wants more time.]