Sweet Resistance

"Have I gone all wacko?" Valerie knocked her head.

'I must guard my heart, never to fall for a man. I'm just used to him being near me, but am I sure that isn't me falling for him? No, it has to be just the hang of it. I have to love myself. Mom, Granddad, watch over me. I won't get hurt again. I'll protect myself. I know I won't fall for him. It's just that he's been kind to me, and I merely want