" I tried to stifle a yawn. "I am just wiped out." So I see. And what were you doing in that car before I found you?" Wasn't the car. Was the two mont...hs 'fore I got here." I hate the way I sound before I wake up."Where are you from, again?" She grinned."Don't be ... Don't make fun of my accent, little Miss Maria." Oh, is English a second language for you too?" Funny." I yawned again. "Sorry. I haven't gotten much sleep lately." And why is that?" Well let's see." I opened my arms and she curled. Now my grandmother”s gone and my mom”s a successful lawyer, having educated herself whilst bringing me up. Mom and i have always been close and have always been touchy feely and full of physical love for each other. I got hugged to school, hugs when she returned from work, hugs for getting good grades and basically got hugged for being me. Along with the hugs came kisses on the cheeks and pats on the back. The thing is: mom”s innocent. I mean the world to her and generally i am the model son.. " He replied.She giggled and flashed her perfect smile, and he noted her perfect teeth. The smile filled him with warmth, and he knew this one was genuine."I'm Allyson." She said without looking at him. She was intent on suppressing his swelling bruise. "Kevin. Nice to meet you." He got up with great effort out of her lap and leaned into the corner of the booth. HE twinged as his head throbbed. She leaned over him and continued dabbing at the spot. He looked down and saw straight into her. “I’m scared, Alex.” I look up at him, worry and nerves distorting his handsome features. “I’ve lost you once. How do I know I won’t lose you again? Distance can only last for so long. I don’t know if I have the emotional capacity to deal with it. I don’t know if I can trust that much. I don’t want to hurt you again. I couldn’t handle losing or hurting you again. I still feel the pain from the first time.” I stare down at his chest as my fears wash over me, the pain too familiar. His large hand.