Because I-I'm someone who wants to kiss you. Be with you." Eli says as if it is obvious, as if I know what is written on his heart.

I’m always the one who doesn’t have a date, the one guys walk up to and say, “So, is your friend, you know, with someone?” and I may not be the only girl without someone, but it feels like it sometimes. A lot of the time.

You know who you are you just have to believe it.

And you… do you know what you are?” “Stupid?” “Beautiful,” he says, his face turning red.

The truth is, I feel beyond sad. I feel empty. Numb.

I think you’re the saddest person I’ve ever met. It’s like you’re drowning in it.

I told you we were meant to be," he says, still smiling, still so Finn, who was always here but who I just didn't see and now-- Well, now I kiss him.