"Someone hurt you didn't they?" he asked softly "Someone other than me kissed you. Someone who broke you and left you shattered and confused. I want to take away the pain but what was between us as kids is behind us now. We can't love each other to that extent again but know that I still have feelings for you. Relax Neveah. Everything will be alright. I promise."

I was completely speechless as he pulled me into his chest and tears began to flow down. He completely strayed from the ...