Chapter 36

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      "Get away from me!" I yelled, as I fidgeted away. I opened my eyes to see Jack looking back at me with a hurt expression on his face. I was sweating, I was panting. I was tired.

"S-Sorry.." I stammered.

Jack sighed, "Look, you've been through enough already. The last thing I want to see is you getting hurt again.." Jack trailed off.

"W-What do you mean?" I said.

"You just don't understand.." He trailed off. The tears are about to come. 

I stood up. "Of course I understand. I understand how you completely feel. I know how you want to protect me, but you can't. I know how you want me to stay here, but I can't. I know you want to love me but.." I trailed off, tears stinging in my eyes.

Jack took ahold of me on my arms. 

"Even though I can't love you, I can try." He finished.

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