guardian angel (completed)

once brothers, forever brothers

"i broke it off with Ryder."

"why?" i asked.

"we came to an agreement, so don't worry. but hey, i thought you didn't like me around that guy."

"it's your decision, Peyton. i hope i didn't make you feel like you had to break it off with him."

"i wanted to." she smiled sweetly.

"i thought he was going to change, you know?"

"he is. i can see that. and you care about him, don't you?"

"he was my friend once, Peyton. no matter how much i feel like punching him now, i still care for him."