"Why?" Chris asked finally once it became apparent that Josh wasn't planning on answering his question anytime soon. "Is this something that really bothers you that much?"
Josh let out a long sigh. "Yes, it does bother me," he said softly, lowering his head dejectedly. "But that doesn't mean I don't care about you."
That statement startled Chris. He couldn't remember a time in the four years that he'd known Josh where he'd even seen the blonde express genuine caring for someone else before. It seemed rather strange to Chris, considering Josh's personality, that he felt guilty for anything, especially after what he'd done to Ava the night of their date. Yet, judging by his actions today, there was evidently something deeper behind that guilt.
He furrowed his brows. "Then why won't you ta
