Chapter 15

“I think if I let myself, I could fall for him, but I’m scared. What if something happens to him? I don’t think I could face getting close to someone and have them die on me, not again.”

“There’s no reason why that should happen, is there?”

“No, guess not, but…but…” Matt swallowed, he couldn’t explain it to himself, much less someone else. He knew his feelings were irrational, but…

“It’s okay,” Martin soothed.

“Thanks. Look, I’m sorry for sticking my nose in, but I just had to try and rescue you and Colin’s relationship. I could see it was worth rescuing.”

“Thanks. I hope it isn’t too late, though.”

“How do you mean?”

Martin blew his nose. “I’ve been awful to him. Freezing him out, snapping at him. Just being a complete arse-hole.”

“But you are genuine in wanting to patch things up?”

Martin paused for a split second. “Yes. Oh, yes, very much.”

“Good on ya, mate.”

Martin shook his head. “I hope he can forgive me.”