This is the thing they don't tell you about being a third wheel - it's not like you're the wheel that's added on. You were one of the original two wheels, but suddenly you're not so important anymore. The relationship drives fine without you.

I notice you, I want to say. Even when no one else does, I do. I will.

Yes, time can be buoyed by wordlessness, but it needs to be anchored in words.

Its a fine line between love and stalking.

motif, n. You don’t love me as much as I love you. You don’t love me as much as I love you. You don’t love me as much as I love you.

She is carrying herself through the day, and it’s not an easy task.

Let’s make plans,” I ventured. And Sofia smiled and said, “No, let’s leave it to chance.