Agh! You've just about ripped my heart out! Wonderful, as if anything you write wouldn't be.
"He shook his head, wild and confused. “No, no, please, I want.." “So did I, and I waited for you, Sev, I did. Two years, in fact.”

I loved this part. Where she tells him she waited for him. Sob! He missed his chance. Beautiful story. Thank you for writing it and sharing.