Chapter 16
Bailey
I wasn’t going to go to the game. I guess I’m truly a masochist. Doesn’t this whole relationship with Cole prove that?
No, I don’t want to go there.
We had moments I wouldn’t trade for anything. And I know the truth about Cole. Underneath the bully and bluster, the swagger and cocky arrogance, is a compassionate, honorable young man who does the right thing when push comes to shove. Who takes care of the people he loves, even if it means taking a beating and pretending not to date the girl he cares about.
And I do know he cares about me.
He didn’t fake it. He wasn’t using it or trying to break me. He just… isn’t in a position to be my boyfriend.
And I forgive him everything. Because for all the pain of this breakup, he gave me so much more.
And that’s why I’m sitt
