Always There

OllieI've had a lot of labels through the years: class clown, jock, the life of the party. Now, I'm a doctor, one who is filled with compassion for my patients. But what if they knew the truth? That I'm envious of their strength and survival.I guard my heart so it doesn't get hurt, yet I'm the first one others come to for help. And I paste on a smile to mask my pain.I sleep around, I don't let anyone in, and I tell no one of my past.Until her.How did a one-night stand change everything? BexleyI've been a lot of things throughout my life: homeless, my mother's drug runner, the white trash girl no one befriended.I hate the pity, guilt, and shame I grew up with, so I keep everyone at arm's length to protect myself.I learned long ago that I couldn't count on anyone. The only one looking out for me is me.I don't do relationships or friendships or even people, really. Yet, that's my job.Until him.Why did it have to be him?