Because of your messed up past relationship, you couldn't bring yourself to trust men again.

Jake was there to cheer you on as you dated the boy and he was there to comfort you when your ex cheated. All the while he had strong feelings towards you too.

He refused to move on from you until he got a chance and if he got one, ever, he would never mess it up.

"I know you can't bring yourself to trust men anymore...but would giving me a chance, hurt too much?"