why are you so petrified of silence

”I do.” The admission came softly, twisting as it was pulled from Peter. The tightness of his lips returned, spread over his whole face as Loren stepped closer, invaded his space in a way that made him grow stiff. This was dangerous in a way he hadn’t ever expected from Loren, in a way that made his eyes grow distant and his face go blank. Situations like this always caught Peter like a snare; he couldn’t lie, it was a betrayal, a disrespect, but he couldn’t be honest, didn’t have the trust in Loren to let himself be. Something had to give. ”I... I’ve been talking to Adam still.” Not a lie, not the truth, and followed up by Peter, bolder than ever before, leaning in. ”I don’t like this.” It’s clear, quietly upset despite his best efforts. Peter try, try your whole life to be righteous and good