Most people weren’t aware enough to fear the things that could really hurt them.

His reply offers infinite solace in a single word. Always.

I felt like the blonde in every horror movie who hears a noise in the basement and goes to investigate alone. Sometimes you smell the stupid all around you, but you step in it anyway.

Because I love you.' It was easy to say it this time now that I understood what it meant. Then I quoted his own words back to him. 'Not just when it's easy. All the time.

Most people weren’t aware enough to fear the things that could really hurt them.

I know you have bad news,” I say softly. “I’m ready for it.” But that’s not true. One is never ready. You just lie and say you are and hope you can take the hit on the chin without going down.

For love to flourish there has to be trust. Promises don’t matter as much as personal choice.