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between Liam and I. I was no longer going to allow those feelings in and I was going to forget the one night we had spent together.
    I was going to move on, from here on out I was going to leave the past behind where it belonged.
    What I needed was a fresh start without all of the baggage of my past.
    Getting up off of my bed with a renewed energy I walk over to my closet and pull out one of my folded up boxes.
    I refold the box before moving over to my shelves.
    Taking one of the frames into my hands I stare down at the picture of Cole until I gain enough strength to toss it into the box.
    With each one I place into the box it becomes easier.
    And to be honest I felt lighter, like a heavy weight was being lifted off of my shoulders.
    As I place another frame into my box both Jayce and Ben walk into my room wearing questioning looks as they glance between me and the box.
    “I’m starting over.” I state simply.
    Both of them nod their heads.
    Moving around the room I grab another picture and then motion towards the others sitting around the room. “You can help me if you want to.”
    Again, they nod and go in separate directions, picking up frames before placing them gently into my box in the middle of the floor.
    As I place the last frame into the box I sigh and then kneel down as I run my fingers over the others while closing my eyes.
    This was harder now that they were all in the box.
    “What happened to him?” Ben asks gently as he kneels down next to me.
    Glancing over to him I sigh and pick up the frame on the top, my favorite picture of us.
    “He killed himself.” I answer as I run my finger over the photo. “He was depressed and decided to end things. He gave up. I tried my hardest to make things better but it wasn’t enough.”
    Ben glances away from me towards Jayce. “That sounds a lot like what happened with Alyssa.”
    Jayce nods once before walking away, leaving Ben and me in my room alone.
    Sighing Ben bows his head. “I don’t think he will ever get over her.”
    There were so many questions I wanted to ask him in that moment but it wasn’t right. If I wanted to ask I would ask Jayce. It was his story to tell.
    Standing up I lean over and place the photo in my hands back into the box before closing the top.
    Wordlessly Ben picks the box up and I direct him over to my closet before opening the door.
    Placing the box down gently he backs out of the closet and I shut the door with a soft click.
    Rubbing the back of his neck Ben looks to me shyly. “I’m sorry about what happened earlier and what I said.”
    “It’s alright. You stopped me from doing something I was probably going to regret.” I reply gently.
    “I’m not the type of girl to just do that with someone I don’t know.” I add.
    He grins and shakes his head. “I didn’t figure you were but just be careful with Jayce. He’s still going through some stuff.”
    I nod my head in understanding. “I’ll keep my distance.”
    He shakes his head. “That’s not what I meant. He does like you. All I’m saying is not to break his heart. Get to know him first if that’s what you want.”
    I got his point loud and clear.
    I sigh and nod. “I understand.”
    “So, do you think we can be friends?” I add with a grin.
    He nods and holds out his hand to me. “Friends sound pretty good. You can never have too many friends.”
    Nodding in agreement I shake his hand before breaking away from him as Jayce walks back into the room with a glare in Ben’s direction.
    “Your dads are home.” He announces while still staring in Ben’s direction.
    “Thanks.” I reply softly.
    Sighing softly Ben glances between me and Jayce before motioning at the door absently. “I’m going to go talk to them while you two talk.”
    I nod gratefully to him before he leaves.
    Once he’s gone I move over to the side of my bed and sit down on the edge before looking up to Jayce.
    “So, you and my brother…” He trails off.
    “…are just going to be