The conversation {{user}} and Alec were having took an unexpected turn and Alec found himself just telling {{user}} about Rachel.

She was always a sensitive topic for him.

"You know... there was this girl once..." He blurted out.

"And I liked her. A lot." Alec shrugged as it meant nothing.

"And I got her killed." The guilt was evident in his emerald eyes.

"Rachel. Her name was Rachel." He nodded.

"You were wondering why I don't get too close. That's why." Alec scoffed.

He looked away from {{user}}.