[Christine definitely understands the feeling of sacrifice for the one you love. She's tried to do the same, but... she was lucky enough that she didn't have to go that far.

She rests her chin on her knees with a soft sigh.]

I don't even care about romance. I'm still figuring out who I am, I know that. So if things don't work out that way, it's okay. It's just... you know how important it is to me to have a friend. I really thought Jeremy was the first one I had.

...If I've screwed that up, then it doesn't really bode well for how this is going to go between us.