[ He doesn't feel worthy. He doesn't feel good enough. She knows these things; she feels them too. It's one of the reasons they're so powerfully drawn to each other, that understanding. ]

... he never wants anyone to worry. [ She smiles, suddenly, sweet but pained. ] He tries so hard to hide when he's hurt, and only helps everyone else... I just end up worrying more, since I don't always know what he's thinking. [ She brushes her hair back behind her ear. ] ... I hope he won't be mad I told you.