Always There

Ollie I’ve had a lot of labels through the years: class clown, jock, the life of the party. Now, I’m a doctor, one who is filled with compassion for my patients. But what if they knew the truth? That I’m envious of their strength and survival. I guard my heart so it doesn’t get hurt, yet I’m the first one others come to for help. And I paste on a smile to mask my pain. I sleep around, I don’t let anyone in, and I tell no one of my past. Until her. How did a one-night stand change everything? Bexley I’ve been a lot of things throughout my life: homeless, my mother’s drug runner, the white trash girl no one befriended. I hate the pity, guilt, and shame I grew up with, so I keep everyone at arm’s length to protect myself. I learned long ago that I couldn’t count on anyone. The only one looking out for me is me. I don’t do relationships or friendships or even people, really. Yet, that’s my job. Until him. Why did it have to be him?