Broken Bond
“I’ve been patient. I haven’t tried to push you into doing anything you’re not comfortable with. I’m trying to be respectful here, but how the hell am I supposed to get close to you if you won’t let me?”
His words sink in, chafing painfully at something inside me- a fresh scar that hasn’t quite healed over yet. He’s right, I have been keeping him at arm’s length. I’m scared for anyone to get too close, and that fear of letting anybody in makes me feel defective somehow. Because I’m not the girl I used to be, who was open and loving and dreamed of fairytales and happy endings. I’m broken.
“I don’t know, Miles,” I whisper, staring down at the cushy area rug underfoot and hugging my arms tighte
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