"I wish I could choose," Hunter said, and he knew he was being petulant, but the prospect of having to hurt someone he cared about was wearing on him more than a little. "Sometimes I think it was easier when I was totally closed off to everyone."
He sat still for a moment then, just letting Rachel soothe him. Her touch was comforting, calming, and he closed his eyes, letting go a long breath.
"I don't mean for these things to happen," he said, his eyes still closed. "It's just so hard to say no to these two people. Especially since I don't want to."