Dear Leroy,

I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I wanted to make this because I didn't want the last thing between us to simply be me hurting you.

I'm genuinely sorry for telling you what people had said and for calling you arrogant. I know those words hurt you, and I understand why you're upset with me.

When I told you what people were saying, I didn't tell you their names because I was trying to protect you.

I wasn't trying to play games with you, turn you against anyone, or make you suspicious. I honestly thought keeping their names out of it would protect you from unnecessary drama and from having to deal with things people were saying behind your back.

But I understand that from your side, it probably didn't feel that way. I can understand why you would be hurt or confused when I told you something but wouldn't tell you who said it.

I should have handled everything differently. I'm sorry that I didn't.

I also shouldn't have let other people's words affect the way I spoke to you. You didn't deserve to have their words become something that came from me.

Calling you arrogant was wrong. Even if I was upset, I should have chosen better words. I wish I could take those words back.

I'm not making this to pressure you into talking to me. You have every right to be upset and to take your space.

I just want you to know that I am truly sorry, Leroy.

And despite everything that happened, I still care about you. That's why this apology means so much to me.

You don't have to reply. You don't owe me forgiveness. I just wanted you to know that behind everything I did, I never wanted to hurt you.