Nadia felt bad for asking at first, but she had a feeling there was something on his mind, something that had caused him to hesitate, which she wanted to know. She gave him a warm smile, hoping to make this all much easier on him and at the same time apologize for wanting to know. If they could just be honest with each other, everything would be fine. David didn't seem like a dishonest person, which turned out to be true when he explain what was troubling him.<br/><br/>He mentioned a past relationship, which suddenly made things a lot more clear for her. Nadia wasn't upset about him speaking of his ex-girlfriend, on the contrary, she believed it was important to go through those things. She had told him with honesty that there had never been anyone in her life, except for that one awkward prom partner who had taken her virginity, but that really didn't count. David explained he had been hurt by the relationship and was still afraid of being hurt again. Nadia had never been in a situation like that and couldn't say she understood his feelings exactly, but she could comprehend his attitude towards her much more after his confession. Once bitten, twice shy.<br/><br/>Nadia tilted her head slightly as he continued, telling her about his feelings towards her and how they were unique. She felt the same way and of course she was dreading the day they would have to part ways, but she tried not to think about it so much. When he fell silent, Nadia considered his words for a moment before opening her mouth. "I can't imagine how it must have felt like, to be hurt because of love. I'm sorry she did that to you, but you have to understand, not everyone is like her." She searched his eyes, hoping to convince him, even if it felt like trying to move a deeply rooted tree. "I'm not like that, David. I don't want to hurt people. I care about you so much that I would hurt myself too in the process. I care about you more than I care about dancing!"<br/><br/>She approached him again, keeping her eyes locked with his as he hand reached to caress his arm. "Please, David. Doesn't that say enough to you? Doesn't that mean anything?" Nadia smiled again, her eyes filled with worry this time. "I don't know what will happen in a few days. Maybe... maybe we find out we both have an annoying side and that we don't like each other. Or maybe we're perfect for each other." She laughed a little. "Either way, we should enjoy what we have now and deal with the future when the time comes for it. Whatever happens, I hope you can trust me and realize that I'm me, and she was her. Because I trust you and I'm ready to jump."<br/><br/>Nadia longed to be close to him again, and pressed herself against him as her arms wrapped around his waist. Her head rested on his chest and she wondered what kind of a girl had done such a cruel thing to David... and why? It saddened her that good people suffered and bad people got away with their games of love and lies.