I still need you," I murmured. He rested his forehead against mine and closed his eyes, his breathing irregular. Then his lips found mine again. It made my heart ache, made my soul ache. I loved him far too much.

“He was like a caring, hulking, nerd. And I wanted him.”

“He’s made me believe that I belong with him, with this kind of life, that this …”

“Those bands, you plan your life around them. You plan vacations around concert …”

“That is what I thought of you, Ellie. Heartless, reckless, selfish, and cruel."…”