"If there's a strong likelihood that he'll never be interested...I'm sorry, Kaya. I know those feelings are painful to bury, but maybe you're right. It'd probably be best not to risk anything unless he shows a sign of interest."

He felt so out of his league in his attempts to give advice. This was so difficult. "Maybe he'll be your best friend, or maybe there's some form of bond that can happen there. I know unrequited feelings are painful, I've had them myself."

That...was probably the first time he admitted to it.