"I?fell in love with you," he repeats.

I look at him with a blank expression. Did he just?"I've been in love with you since the fifth grade,if I'm being honest?" he replies.

"YOU'RE TELLING ME THIS NOW?" I ask hysterically.

"Don't tell me you don't feel the same,Elle! I know you do!"

"I thought I knew a lot of things,then you came along and messed with my head! I was certain about how I felt about Andrew,then you magically appeared,and I start acting like a lovesick fool!" He moves closer to me as I talk. "I got Andrew to like me,kiss me even! And guess what? With every second of that kiss,I couldn't stop thinking about you,and how I wished you were the one kissing me! Then you pull that stunt,and?"

Suddenly,I feel James pulling me closer to him,gazing into my eyes. I have a complete loss for words. I try to think of something to say,but nothing comes to mind.

He repeats his question,but in a calm,soothing voice,"Tell me you don't feel the same,Elle?"

"I can't do this right now,James," I say,pulling away from his grasp. I walk away,leaving him behind.

*James POV*

I keep a calm pose as she walks away,but deep down,I am freaking out. Every part of me wants to chase after her,but I'm too afraid I'll only be making things worse.

She's right. I should've been there for her. I know how hard it is for her to trust people,yet,I still betrayed her trust,leaving her with uncertainty. I left her when she needed me most,and I doubt I'll ever forgive myself for that.

I don't know if she'll ever forgive me,and to be honest,I don't think I deserve it. But I don't know if I can live without her?