That's the trouble with pain, Ellie. If you're lucky, you can wear it for all the world to see. Most people have their pain deep inside, in places no one ever goes. Not until it's too late.

“And what am I doing?” “You?” he eyed me appreciatively. “You’d just stand aroun…”

“Jenn said something about taking a picture to make it last longer. I didn’t nee…”

“The things I want to do to you…” he whispered roughly. I took my hand behind hi…”

“I fucking need you and I need you to forgive me. I need that more than anything…”