Not really. There's no safety in knowing someone might fall out of love with you. But if that's never there, or doesn't feel as if it is — then you're free to do as you please. You can leave without any repercussions. ( or is that just him? because, you know, he loves to leave...

... now that he thinks about it, it's probably a really weird angle, isn't it? he can't even relate, because he'd never pine?????? or at least not openly?! he's used to being chased, and it's what he prefers.

but, similarly, that also gives him an unique sense of safety. no personal contribution, nothing at stake, no opportunity to get hurt. it's not healthy, just like what he described isn't, either, but it's probably as close as they get to being able to understand each other. )

You're used to being unloved. ( he summarizes, staring straight ahead. )