"You still love me and you know it!" She screeched loudly, making his ears ache. Had she always been this loud? Her accusation made his heart pulse in anger and he lurched forward without thought.
"I don't love you, Avalon. How can I when I love Lexi?" He only realised what he had said after a silence fell.
Everything stopped for him there.
Having realised what he said, Aaron froze. He hadn't even known he had felt that way, never mind actually confessing. It was just so instinctive; it felt right for him to say. Yet, still, he couldn't placate himself now, not when Lexi was still silent. He tried to turn to look at her, but couldn't quite find the courage.
For once, Aaron was shy.
He could feel all their stares on him but couldn't find himself to look up, especially not at her. He c
