Phoenix’s POV
“And you kept all of this from me for so long,” Robyn said as I watched her eyes grow larger than they already were. “I thought you trusted me,” the sound of hurt made her voice tremble. Here i was thinking that I was sparing her grief by keeping her in the dark concerning my past when it appeared I had done the exact opposite.
“I’m sorry,” I said softly, my hand placed on top of hers as we sat on the broad concrete steps leading to Damian’s room. “I should’ve told you.”
“Damn right you should’ve,” she raised her voice, her shoulders pulled back gearing her up for a fight, “best friends tell each other these things. If that is even what I am to you...”
“Of course you are!” I turned, looking her square in the eyes, “you’re my only friend.” It hurt me to see the tears well
