“I’m strong for you. Th-that’s what I care about.” Jack said quietly before pulling back and smiled at her, before brushing his hand against her cheek. She had almost cried, he’d seen it in her eyes. But she hadn’t. “You’re brave too. She didn’t make you cry, you didn’t let her make you. I’m proud of you, too.” he whispers.
She smiles softly, leaning in to kiss him quick before pulling back. “Yeah..cause you gave me strength, that’s why. But Jack..I want you to be strong for you too. Not for me, but for you. And you are really. I know you are.”
“We… we can be strong for each other, Katelynn.” he says on a small smile, holding her hands in his now. “Okay?”
Jack Maple 