-shakes head-
No...i learned what i needed to know..
Someone hurt you...and i want YOU to know..i will never do that.

-whimpers,nuzzles-
Imsorry.

-stares at-
.....I know you won't.



Don't be sorry.
-feels just awful, but hiding it as best he can-

-smiles-
Then good...
-kisses her hand-

-looks up at,sniffles-
No..i am sorry..

-blushes-
I'm sorry Connor...
-falls against his chest-



For what...?
-small, sad smile-

-shakes head-
Dont be..

-whimpers-
All of this..

-can't help but cry softly-
Matty's a jerk.
I LOVE you, Connor, and I'm NOT letting him take you from me.



-stares at-
Ray.
You have NOTHING to be sorry for.
Understand?
None of this is your fault.

-blushes hard-
I-Its okay..

-stuttering-
I-I mean...i..im trying...n not to push you away

-calms-
I feel like I am worth something when I'm with you.
-looks at-
When you're shy, I know you want to kiss me...
-small smile-
And I love that.



-holds hand tight-
You'll never push me away.
Ray.
-kisses softly-
Never. I love you.

I-I dont think you should ever set your self worth...because of me..
-smiles softly-

-whimpers, curls up int-

-closes eyes, frowns, leans forehead on chest, sad-
...


-holds close, pets hand with thumb-
Don't leave me, Ray...

-pets her hair-

-whimpers-
I wont..i wont.

-relaxes-
.....
-shyly wraps arms around his waist-


I need you.
Understand?
-looks at-

-smiles at-

-nods,snuggles-

Connor...
Will you...
-hesitates-
....Never mind.


-small smile-
Good.

-blinks-...?

-whimpers-
hold me...

I just...
Don't....Don't take this the wrong way.
-looks at-
I don't want to be alone tonight.
-sad-


-holds close, gentle-
Of course...

-blushes-
I...Um..
-awkward-
I will..stay in your room..i-if you want...

-nuzzles and closes eyes-

-doesn't look at-
You don't have to if you're uncomfortable...
I can stay with Matty.
I just thought I'd ask, since I WANT to be with you, and the worst you can say is no....


-smiles, stays awake for a little while-

-bites lip-
no...i will...
-small smile-

-falls asleep quickly in his arms-

-smiles-
Thank you, Connor.


-eventually dozes off-

-nods, helps her to her room-
..
-smiles-

-curled right up against him as close as he can-

Are you sure you're not uncomfortable?
-worried, curls up on her bed-

-nod-
Yes I will be find..
-sits on the floor-

-disappointed look-
.....
....
-doesn't want to fight it, but sad-
.....Are...you...going to sleep down there?
You can't leave once I've fallen asleep...

-blinks-
II didnt...know you..
-stumbles up and gets into bed with-

-blushes red-
I just don't want to upset you!
-clings to-
You don't have to do this, Connor!

I-It is okay!!
-awkward laugh-

-relaxes a bit, buries face into chest, inhales deeply-
......Mmm....

-flustered,holds still-
A-Are you ok..?

-nods-
I'm fine.
-clings tighter-
Don't leave me...

I-I wont..
-flustered-

-long, heavy sigh-
...
I'm sorry for everything.
Today...can we just forget about it?

Forget...?
-confused-
What do you mean?

All the things my brother must have told you...
How I'm pathetic and always end up with guys who hate me...and use me.
-clings-
....

-shakes head-
No...it is more...like he yelled at me a lot.
...-thinks-

He's selfish.
-tired, worn out-
....I know what I'm doing.

-small smile, runs hands through her hair-
Sleep...

-sad, tense, but closes her eyes-

Sush...
-soft sounding, holds close-

-quickly dozes off, but doesn't seem to relax-