[It makes her smile, at the very least -- the protectiveness is something Rachel enjoys, because she's still not quite used to having it. But the smile doesn't last very long and Rachel chews on her lower lip in thought.]

He was just -- different. He had this drive -- he still has it, of course, but it was just so... refreshing, to meet someone else who pushed themselves as hard as I did. And we had fun.

[And here, her tone lowers.]

I really thought we loved each other. That's all.