Clark’s POV The moment I asked her the question I could see multiple emotions reflected in her beautiful features. It appeared to be a mixture of guilt, hurt, embarrassment, and possibly fear. She stared at me a few minutes trying to find her words. I kept my finger under her chin holding her gaze so that she wouldn’t look away. Finally, she let out a soft sigh. “I don’t know you really. Just what I heard from others. Also, I associate you with everyone who you use to spend time with at school, and well you know, they were not my biggest fans.” I flinch slightly at her statement. I don’t want her to believe I am like Kenzie and Hayden, and most of my friends aren’t like them either. It makes a bit of sense why she has been distant with me. My

