Josh took a few last bites, finishing off his food and sighing as he stood up and put the plate down, finishing his coffee in the meantime. When he looked at Akira, he knew what his thoughts consisted of, things that were most likely putting himself down, it seemed as though whenever he complimented him, Akira denied any of it.
“What would you think if I said I was stupid, ugly or pathetic?” Josh wondered softly. “Would you agree?”
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