No one has ever made me feel like this, no one. So much regret, so much loss, and so much desire all swirled together in my muddled brain. In my muddled heart.

“I just wish the memories would fade. I wish the songs wouldn’t bring tears. And…”

“I want to hear you say it,” I say, pushing her hair from her eyes. She sighs an…”

“It feels so good to laugh at myself. I'd probably cry my eyes out if I didn't.”

“I guess he’s there, deep in my subconscious, shooing other men away, keeping me…”