10-03-2014, 02:22 PM
"I'll give you the shortest version I can: she had feelings for me back in college. Real feelings, and strong ones too. And I knew--everyone knew. And I proceeded to stomp on those feelings every chance I got. We pulled elaborate pranks, berated her constantly and to this day I could tell you why. You do stupid stuff when you're young, I suppose," he looked to Raoul to make sure his story was being followed. "I was never at a shortage for girlfriends back then, and wasn't until this happened,"he thumped his belly, "but she rejected most guys that made advances on her just so she could wait for me. And she was a good catch back then too. I may be biased into thinking she's better looking now, but that's just me trying to justify myself...I'm a horrible person, Raoul, I know that much. And how can I be surprised at what's happened? I do like Jane, and maybe there was always a part of me that did. But it's pretty obvious I can never have her. I sure as hell don't deserve her."