Val

I've learned not to count on people who make promises, but the sincerity in his eyes? I want to believe him. I want to let go of all the doubts I have and let someone in. It's been so lonely and I've wanted someone to hug, to tell me that things are going to be okay, that I'm not in this by myself. "Thank you." I curl my arms around his neck. 

He holds me tightly, allowing me to melt into his body. 

"I know we had planned on doing one thing, and now it ...