Baine's POV
I laid on Mia's bed with her. I was glad she said it was okay. I made sure to stay all the way to the edge so she would feel comfortable.
I was feeling very torn with her showing me her scars. On one side, I was feeling happy or maybe relieved that she trusted me enough to show me and the other side, I felt like it was too soon, and there was a reason behind it. The only way I was going to know was to ask, so I did. "Why did you show me your scars?"
She was lying on her side facing me. "I thought they might scare you away."
I gulped. "Do you want to scare me away?"
"Maybe. I think it would be easier to scare you away before getting too close."
That stung. "Are you afraid I'm going to hurt you?"
She shook her head. "Not physically, no. I think I'm more worried about hurti
