Ryan POV:
Elena looked sadder, and I really couldn't understand why. I cleared my throat, "Elena," I said, "I know we weren't exactly friends in school," I started nervously, she was looking at me, her eyes sparkling with focus as she stared into my own, "I would like to be friends." She put down the coffee mug and intertwined her hands, "I don't know," she said, "I understand if you're not comfortable-" "It's not that," she said, stopping me before I could finish, "it's just, I don't exactly trust people in this town." I nodded as I thought back to Nila and Amy. "I understand. I'm sorry people are like that, but if you ever need a friend..." She nodded, and gave me a smile. "Thank you Ryan," she took another sip of her coffee and I took a sip of mine.
The fire was crackling as we sat i
