EJ brust into the East High Theater, breathing hard. Gina was on sitting on the lip of the stage letting her legs dangle over the edge. "EJ?"

EJ smiled "I knew i'd find you here." he hopped up next to her, her eyes were red rimmed she had been crying. "G.. What's wrong?"

Gina sighed. "You wouldn't get it."

"Try me."

"My dad left before I was born.. And then when I was a kid my brother was never around" Gina paused "he really never is actually. My mom is the best but she's so busy with work that it's usually just me on my own" Gina looked at him, she started to cry "remember when you asked how I was feeling a few weeks ago?" EJ nodded.

"No one had ever asked me that before..I don't know how it works in your house EJ but in mine I love you is something that just gets said. It never means anything.

I've moved around so much for my mom's work, I'm never anywhere longer for four months. I never tried to make relationships until I came here. I run, when I think things are getting too serious because if you run, you're always moving like I am. You never get feelings for anyone, you never get hurt. What i'm saying is you say you love me now but what happens in the future? Anyone who's ever told me they loved me always leaves.."

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Gina broke down in tears EJ without even second-guessing himself wrapped his arms around her and held her. "Hey, G it's ok i'm here, it's ok." After a few minutes, Gina calmed down. "When I thnk of you I see-

"EJ you don't have to-

EJ smiled "let me finish. When I look at you I see a girl, who put up a lot of walls trying not to get hurt but I also see the strongest person I know having everything that life throws at you and taking it in total stride."

Gina managed a small smile "When I look at you I see a guy who tries really hard, to be a good person and going out of your way to make me feel comfortable and safe and how will do anything for the people he cares about."

"I'm sorry I ran away, I should have just told you what was going on. Honestly? I've never felt this way about anyone the way I feel about you. It scares me."

"We could take I Love You completely off the table if it makes you feel more comfortable- EJ started to say. "What i'm trying to say is- I think.. I love you too."

They both looked at each other and held each other in there arms. They were both crying. "We'lll make this work ok? We just need to take it day by day." EJ said sighing in relief "I thought you were going to dump me."

"I'm sorry I got so crazy." Gina wept. "It's a good thing for you I llke crazy."

EJ smiled, Gina laughed. "Don't go ok?"

"Ok"

Gina held him tighter "No, I mean ever."

EJ hugged her tight. "I won't."