Julie's POV:
Derek's embrace felt so warm and comforting. He's been the first to make me feel better since Blaze. In a lot of ways, Derek reminds me of Blaze. He's gentle, caring and his voice soothes me and helps calm me down. I trust him not to hurt me. I trust that he will always be there for me but as a friend. I know I have been having these thoughts, these fantasies, and that damn dream that has me all flustered and aroused all of the time anymore, but I've tried to dig deep into my heart to see if I do care for him in a romantic way and I just don't. I don't see him like that and I no longer believe I ever will.
Even after learning that Blaze will never come back to me, that he will never hold me in his arms again, I just can't seem to let my heart open back up again. Not
