Edited forward: 

How long does it take to fall in love? How long does it take to realise you're in love?

How long does it take to be courageous enough to express those feelings? 

How long will you take to be brave enough to accept your and their love?

How long will you spend hiding your feelings from the world, in fear of what they say?

How long can you bear her coughing petals, stained with blood?

How long will it take before even the truth no longer works?

How long will you live in fear?

Your fear of love.

Until it's too late.