"Get up."

I did, wiping my tears away.

"If he ever hurts you again, you let me know. I'm your friend now. I'll be there for you now."

He took me into his arms and hugged me. He smelled so good and I felt protected in some sort of way.

I already trusted him, though I hadn't known him for long. Yes, I was naïve and maybe trusted people way to fast. But something about Shane made me feel like I could tell him a lot, which I already had.

I felt protected and that ...