The fire cackled and cracked, the sun had set, and Ryan was waiting to hear Kelsey's explanation of Danny.
"I was 14. Danny had been like my big brother to me, since my parents had died in a car crash when I was 7 and his family was my only option, at the time. But, I learned later, that it all was an act. Well, at least, Danny's part. Danny never loved me, all he wanted was my body. Then he kicked me out. That's when I went to the canyon. Everytime, from then on, when I got put down, I'd climb. If I got higher than the last time, I'd think they were disappearing from my life even more then when I started. I practically lived in that canyon. It gave me strength, peace, and a home. Sure, I could've gone back and sued his little ass off for sexual harassment or rape, but, I decided not to. So, now you know of my little sad story of my luck with guys. Now, can I ask you something?" Ryan, who was in a state of shock, snapped back to reality and nodded. "Why does my back feel like the fires of hell?"
Ryan stifled a laugh and kept a straight face. "Do you remembering anything from when Danny kicked you out?"
"Well, come to think of it, something had hit me, but it couldn't have been Danny. He was, like, 15 ft. away."
"Well, he did do it. He has demonic powers. He gave you a dangerous scar. Kind of like the cobra I had on my back, only with a different trigger. It will make you weak, vulnerable, and, possibly, maybe, even kill you if you ever feel…" Ryan stopped. Could he bring himself to say it? If I say it, I might lose Kelsey forever. But if I don't I'll lie to her and betray her trust. Ryan thought.
"Ryan? Ryan, you O.K." Ryan snapped out of his trance.
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine."
"Good, you were saying?"
Ryan hesitated, but only for a second. He made up his mind "The scar will be triggered anytime you feel love." Ryan hung his head while Kelsey's face was covered in surprise. She felt her eyes tugging for her to free her tears that she held behind them. She couldn't hold them in. She put her head in her hands as the tears were freed from their prison cells. Ryan couldn't bear to see her like this. He quickly gathered her in his arms. Kelsey didn't care if she would get severely hurt; she just wanted to be in Ryan's arms. She felt Ryan's hand go over her scar countless times. She loved the way he knew how to comfort a girl when she's down. Kelsey closed her eyes and laid her head on Ryan's chest, somewhat surprised to find quick, racing heartbeat. Ryan looked down at the sleeping woman in his arms. She was so peaceful. He kissed the top of her head, then laid her back down and covered her with a blanket.