Stay here tonight, Jacqueline. I need to keep you here, at least tonight. Please.

Not. Your. Fault." I nodded again, holding onto his words like they were redemption.

I don't know why it's so hard for me to say those three words. Most guys throw it around like breath, like bait.

But I'll say this, if what looks like the facts of the matter are conflicting with your feelings, then you need more information before deciding

What I can't do anywhere is be with you.

I'm trying to protect you. From myself. I don't do..." he swung a finger back and forth between us"...this.

They call it 'falling in love' because it's less like stepping and more like tripping. Tripping is the part where you're still trying to remain upright