I was an emotional wreck. There was no other way I could explain my thundering heartbeat. I was scared of the person I was becoming. Letting my feelings take over at such a crucial time was dangerous but what was I to do? All this time I had always managed to keep my feelings at bay, whether I was angry or lonely, tired or flustered, I always managed to keep a lid on them. Now, all I could think of was keeping the people I loved safe. I couldn’t explain the type of love I felt for them. All I knew was I needed them alive and out of danger if I ever wanted to explore the feelings further.
I silently drove back to the house hoping I would find everyone asleep. I couldn’t face Preston just yet. Why did I have to be so rude when all he said was the truth. I was acting funny because I had just
