"I've loved you for a long time." Cassie said in reply because she had. She'd loved him since the first time she'd seen him. "I probably always will." She paused for a moment to think of the best way to say what she wanted too. "I know you need time. I just don't think I can wait for you anymore. I need to get on with my life, whether it includes you or not." And by with him she just meant as her boyfriend or whatever. What ever happened, she hoped he knew that he would always be one of his best friends. "Whatever happens down the line...we can deal with that then. But for right now, I think this is best."