�I called him and told him I was going for a walk and needed to talk to him. I obviously was upset so he came right away. I knew I couldn�t stand us fighting anymore and I came to the realization that your friendship meant more to me than anything. When I saw him coming I knew I had to go through with it.�

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�Hey Baby.� Jason kissed Jess.

�Hi,� she pulled away. �I need to talk.�

�What�s wrong?� his voice was sugary sweet.

�I can�t� Jason, I�m sorry but I can�t do this anymore.�

�Do what? What are you saying?� His voice lost all its charm.

�I don�t love you. I can�t� Aaron means so much� I can�t be with you anymore.�

�Don�t say that!�

�I did say it Jason! And I mean it!� Jess turned to walk away but Jason caught her arm.

�You can�t get away that easy.� His eyes were flashing. Jess had never seen anything so evil. �What�s this about Aaron?�

�Let go!� She tried to get away again but this time her shirt ripped and Jason�s hand left a mark on her face.

�Don�t you dare try that again.� Jason tried to kiss her.

�No! Stop Jason, please!� Jess struggled to free herself. Suddenly she kneed Jason and ran. She ran as fast and as far as she could. When she couldn�t run anymore she crouched in the safety of some trees not even seeing Jason in the shadows behind her prepared to attack.

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�All I could think about was that I was going to die with you mad at me. I just prayed to God that you would forgive me. I know that sounds stupid but it�s true.�

�Oh Jess,� Aaron hugged her as tight as he could.

�I tried my best to get him away from me but he hit me with something and I passed out. When I woke up you were walking away from me and it scared me. But I knew when you started freaking out that you forgave me. You were as scared as I was. You make me feel safe Aaron. I can�t explain it but you do.�

�I don�t know what to say Jess.�

�I guess there�s a first time for everything.�

�Hey!�

�Let�s go to school before we�re late.�

�Here Jess, I want you to have this so I�m always with you.� Aaron pulled his chain off his neck and placed it around hers.

�Aaron I couldn�t,� Jess fingered the cross.

�I want you to have it.�

�But it�s so expensive. It was your birthday present.�

�No buts about it Jess.�

�Fine, but you realize you�re crazy right?�

�Absolutely.�