Paper Wings
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"Trust is like having an airplane with paper wings. The more you trust someone, the heavier the plane gets, and the more likely the wings will fail." He said.
"What does that even mean?" She asked. Watching as the setting sun kissed his cheek.
"What I'm trying to say" he sighed, looking dead at her this time. "Is that when you open yourself up to someone and give them your trust, you're just opening the door for them to hurt you. If you don't give someone your trust then they can never break it." He finished.
"So what you're saying" she said slowly. "Is that I'm not.."
"No" He interrupted softly. Blue eyes transfixed upon her. "I'm just saying I'm afraid."
"Of what?" She asked, shaking her head slightly.
He leaned close to her, his breath fanning against her hair and rose her head up with a gentle push of his finger, until their eyes locked.
"Of you." He breathed.
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Mature readers. Use of language and mild adult scenes.
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