the Starboard Beach Counting Stars

Sometimes love comes when you least expect it.AlexI fell in love from the first moment I met her-seriously.And yeah, I realize that may sound ridiculous, but I've never been so sure of anything in my life.Gabby is one of my best friends. She gets me and accepts me for who I am; unlike my stuffy family. But we've been stuck in the friend zone for more than a year and I'm getting restless.Though she insists she's not interested, her actions speak otherwise and I know she wants me too.When my buddy offers dating advice, I take it and run. It's time to check things off my list and make Gabby realize we're meant to be together.GabbyI've sworn off relationships forever-end of story.My world came crashing down over a decade ago and I can't endure the pain of losing anyone else...especially Alex.He's like a magnet. No matter how hard I try to reject him, I simply can't stay away.I know he won't be single forever and we'd be perfect for one another, which makes things worse. My friends think I should let him in and give what we have a try.But I'm scared to death I'll lose him too.