existence depends on order.

“Because?' I prompt'Because I'm sorry, but I can't help it, and I really need to…”

“There is so much fragility in kissing, in other people: It is all glass.”

“I’m Hana,” Hana says. “And this is Lena.” She jabs me with an elbow. Iknow I mu…”

“A room full of words that are nearly the truth but not quite, each note flutter…”