Unspoken Truths

When she said that, Charlenne's eyes lit up and she W smiled so big that Casey was afraid the girl's face was going to split in half. Uh, oh. She's got it bad for me. Why me? First Mark and now Charlenne. Two people I like and they both have crushes on me. How am I going to let Charlenne down without hurting her? She needs a friend right now so badly, especially after this revelation. The truth is what I need to tell her, so she can understand. Hopefully, it won't crush her spirit.

"Charlenne, I'll tell you the truth about me, but I need you to promise me the same thing that I did for you. That whatever I say inside this room, stays inside this room. Okay?"

Casey was still smiling, but cautiously now, Charlenne smiled and nodded.

"I promise, Casey, I won't tell anyone."