I Take A Step Toward Him And

I Don't Like Seeing Her This Delicate.

You're Brilliant,"he Says."but You're A Fool To Stay With Someone Like Me." I Close My Eyes At The Touch Of His Hand."then We Are Both Fools.

Love Is Illogical, Love Had Consequences--i Did This To Myself, And I Should Be Able To Take It.

The Memory Fades, And I’m Left Hanging On To The Ghosts Of His Words.

He Loves So Wholly. It Is His Nature. He Blinks, Then Tries To Find The Right Response. "i-" He Stumbles. "i'm So Afraid, June. So Afraid Of What Might Happen To-" I Put Two Fingers Against His Lips To Hush Him. "fear Makes You Stronger," I Whisper. Before I Can Stop Myself, I Put My Hands On His Face And Press My Mouth To His.