Noah shakes his head, his throat going tight, but it comes out anyway. "It j-just hurt," he says, nearly choking on the last word, feeling it deep in his chest. He stops talking, but it doesn't stop him from crying.

He sniffles a few times, sucking in a deep breath before trying to continue. "Having an open relationship," he manages, trying to explain what it is exactly that hurts. "I guess I just. I don't know what I'm doing."