[ She won't deny that I've been trying not to trust you hurts a little, and she's sure he'll feel that, but even as the thought twinges in her chest, her grip tightens on his hand. No, don't. ]

With what happened with your friends, I get why you'd have problems with it. And it's not like we've known each other as long, like you said.

... But I trust you. And you can trust me, when you're ready to. Or not-- it's not going to make me hate you.