C8 Derek was still

Derek was still watching me hesitantly, like he was afraid I might be judging him.

That was the exact same way I’d felt before, when he’d asked me what I wanted out of life.

Afraid of judgment. Afraid of being made fun of.

Only difference was, he’d opened up to me, totally and completely.

“That was really beautiful,” I said softly.

He relaxed. “Thanks,” he said, and flashed that sexy