"...Yeah." His mouth twists into a thoughtful frown. "But I... I mean, at the time, it didn't seem like there was even any reason I should. When I think about it now, yeah, it would've made sense, but at the time... there was no way he ever would've hurt me. I felt like I could trust him."

The moment the words are out of his mouth, it strikes him how ridiculous that sounds. He snaps his mouth shut, hunching his shoulders a little.