"I do mean that though. Just you is fine. It's you who can't seem to be able to see that!" Will sat up properly again, feeling a burst of passion. "I think you are creative and funny and clever and beautiful and strong, but somehow, for you- if someone else isn't telling you to be those things, what is it worth? What if we had run away? To what? Me being with Tuck isn't the wrench in the works that stops us being together. I can't be what you say you need. And you were in such a shitty situation that it's no wonder you were dreaming of escaping. Luna-" He leaned towards her, reaching out to take her hand.
"I want to be your friend. I really really do. I care about you so much. I wish we could be more, but right now... It's just... this. Please. I need a friend. I need you."