Thanks be to Ms. EBT.
I feel his hand move from around my shoulder to my face, and I freeze.
Just like on prom night, every reason why I shouldn't kiss him runs through my mind.
We've both recognized and admitted it's not the right time.
I'm not in any place to start something romantic.
I have to work out my issues first.
Even still, Ben's been there.
I've gotten to know him, learn who he really is, what he's about.
He's… amazing.
And I want to kiss him.
I really do.
My issues make me hesitant, but I know that what I have with Ben, what I may have later on with him, is different from what I felt for you, what I had with you.
So, I push through my fear.