We are standing in my apartment. Jacob is helping me put away my things. I've come to the conclusion that he is a very kind person. He is caring and is very humorous. He likes to joke and have fun. Something I haven't had for months. I can't seem to pull myself out of the house other than to shop, go to school, or work. I haven't even visited my family. It makes me sad to see all of the things I'm missing out on but my shame, guilt, and depression have always been stronger and has been in control since I became a single mother. I miss having such a light and positive energy around me.

"So if you don't mind me asking, how far along are you?" Jacob asks with sincere curiosity. His eyes are so gorgeous.

"I'm five months, going on six." I start blushing. I'm not sure but it makes me very shy talking about my pregnancy. He wants to know more but he doesn't want to overstep his boundaries. "He left before I could tell him." I look down at my feet. I don't want pity. This is life and sometimes things like this happens. I saw him looking around. There were no photos of me and the "lucky" guy. Just of family and me doing things, like graduation photos from high school. But he is the first person I told about this. It felt good to get it out.

"I'm sorry, Bella." As soon as he said that, I couldn't hold it back anymore. I started crying. I didn't mean to, it just forced itself out.

He was instantly at my side, giving me a hug. He was strong and warm. It was nice to be in someone's arms like this. And he smelled so heavenly. It was a mix of fresh soap smell with a twist of a more man-ish smell. I could stay in his arms, inhaling his scent all day. He tightens his embrace and I can't help but feel even safer in his arms. I feel...alive.

"I'm so sorry, Jacob. I tried to wait until you left but I just couldn't hold it in anymore." I sniffle. This is so embarrassing. I would never have wanted anyone to see me like this.

"I get it, Bella. I really do. I felt the same when my lady left. I was devastated." He looked at the ground for a second. He looked sad. But then he snapped out of it. 'So listen, if you need help with anything or just want to hang, let me know. I just live down the hall." He hands me a piece of paper with his number on it. I'm very thankful for him.

"Thank you. I really appreciate it." I go to give him a hug, and he plants a small, but sweet and gentle kiss on my cheek. It really took me by surprise and I started blushing.

I walk him out and lock the door. It has been a while since anyone has kissed me. Even in a non-sexual way. I missed human interaction and human touch. I need more of that.

Although it had been a few hours, I texted Jacob inviting him to have dinner with me. I could use a friend. To my delite, he accepted my invitation. I'm expecting to see him within the next hour or so.

With that, I shower and put on a flowy dress. Then I start chopping food and prepare to throw everything together. I'm making a spinach salad with an Italian dish that I learned to make. As I'm finishing up with preparations, there's a soft knock on the door. I open the door and there is Jacob. He brought dessert. You can never go wrong with dessert.

Within the hour of him showing up, dinner was done. I make our plates and head over to the table. As we start digging into our plates I ask about his day and what he had done.

"Where did you move from?" I ask with curiosity.

"New York. I wanted to get away. I caught my best friend and my girlfriend together. It broke my heart." He puts another mouthful of food in his mouth and chews slowly.

"I'm so sorry. That's not cool. So now you lost your best friend and your girlfriend. That's hard." I feel for him.

After dinner, we agreed to watch a movie and then Jacob had to go home. We settled on watching some corny comedy. After the first few minutes, I got cold. I think I shivered and it was visible because Jacob switched seats and sat right next to me, wrapping his arms around me. He was so warm. Halfway through the movie, I could feel my eyes getting heavy. I knew what was going to happen, I just couldn't bare the thought of moving. So I stayed nestled into Jacob's arms and fell into a peaceful sleep.