You asked if I've ever been in love. I said no....

You asked if I've ever been in love. I said no. Lied to your face. "Really? Never?" You seemed surprised. Almost disappointed. Almost. I could have said yes. Could have said you. Could have changed everything. But I didn't. Because what if you said "Oh, who?" and I had to make someone up? So I lied. Protected myself. Lost my chance. Standard protocol at this point.