Corinnes confession was a lot to take in, that's for sure. The prospect of such a confession made Rolo admittedly nervous. But the actual confession itself, unsurprisingly, made him happy. In fact it made him happier than he had ever been. His heart felt like it was about to burst. He felt like signing from the very rooftops themselves. He felt like howling at the moon. No doubt all of Sea Salt Bay would've head Rolo if he did from Lovers Haven.
That feeling passed though, as soon as it came. Rolo had to tell Corinne how he felt. She deserved to know. He didn't want to lie to her, nor lead her on. Rolo cared way too much about Corinne to do anything of the sort.
"Listen Corinne, I like you to. I mean I really really like you. Baby girl you've made me the happiest guy in the world. It's just that..." Rolo hesitated for a moment before continuing.
"There was this girl, that I was seeing. We broke up late last year, and it wasn't mutual. Our relationship only lasted a few months but it was the first real relationship I've ever had. I was in love with her Corinne, so very in love. But then she...she...she broke my heart." Rolo barely whispered out those last couple of words.
"She broke my heart into a thousand pieces! I gave her everything and it still wasn't enough! And you wanna know the worst part!? It wasn't just that she dumped me. She made me feel like a total dweeb! I let that stupid whore get the best of me! And she almost made me lose my friends! My brothers for life, the Salt Bay Turbos! If it wasn't for the fellas I..I." Rolo could barely hold back his tears at this point.
"You wanna know what's truly nuts Corinne? A part of me still loves her. A part of me always will. whispered Rolo.
"You're the only other girl who's ever made me feel this way. The thought of losing you. I, I just can't." Rolo said gravely.
Rolo sniffled a little. He then wiped his eyes with the sleeve of his jacket. He hoped against hope that his eyes didn't betray his emotions.
"I'm sorry Corinne. I must've had a little too much. I'm not too drunk to ride though, honest. Maybe I should take you home." offered Rolo.