Safety Measures

Blaise North

The aftermath of my parent's death was the toughest time in my life, but at least I had him . He was there every step of the way, wiped the tears I shed, and made me smile when I'd forgotten how to.

Until he became the reason why I had to protect my heart with one simple rule-no more kissing.

Six years later, because life had a great sense of humor, I found myself having to use that same rule on the man who inspired it.

It's no surprise it didn't work. After all, my heart was never...