Realization of what I had done finally hit me like a ton of bricks and I immediately regretted taking my anger out on my partner like that. Aiden’s always messing with me, in a big brother sort of way, and I usually just joke along with him, but for some reason this time his words really ignited something within me. Spencer means so much to me and I didn’t want her hearing every little disgusting detail about the person I use to be before she came into my life.

“God Aiden I’m so sorry” I backed away from Aiden, who was rubbing at his bloody lip while Adrianne had a concerned hand around his shoulder, and then turned to face Spencer.

I just shrugged at my shocked girlfriend, unable to explain myself, and then started walking toward the door. Hopefully some fresh air would calm my nerves and help me clear my head.

Once I had reached the top of the staircase, I began to really start to feel the effects of the alcohol in my system. Managing to stumble my way down the winding stairs, I wiped away at the fresh tears that were beginning to cloud my vision.

“AH SHIT!” I screamed as I tripped over the second to last step, only to be caught by the muscular arms of the bouncer.

“You should really be more careful.” The large man said, helping me to my feet.

“Gino right?” I choked out, making sure not to meet his gaze, which would allow him to see the tears threatening to spill from my eyes.

“That would be me. Is everythin’ okay darlin’?” He placed his bear paw sized hand on my shoulder.

“No offense or anything Gino, but why do you care?” I questioned his concern.

Where does a guy looking like he could be a member of the Italian Mafia, get off caring about someone her just met.

“I dunno. You just look like yous could use someone ta talk to.” He said, taking a seat on the last step, and I frustratingly plopped down next to him.

I rested both elbows on my knees and cradled my head in my hands as I let out a deep sigh.

“Gino can I ask you a question?” I pulled my head from my hands to meet is aged brown eyes and he nodded in response. “Have you ever been in love?”