Buried beneath disappointment and fear, anger and pride, I just might find it in my heart to forgive.

My head spins as I glance away, refusing to get sucked back into his gaze when so much is at risk.

I have always been drawn to coming-of-age stories and books and movies featuring compelling young characters.

You see yourself as very average, ordinary. And there is nothing ordinary about you, Rachel." (Something Borrowed)

I do not expect to get what I want, so I don't. And I don't even try.

Love and friendship. They are what make us who we are, and what can change us, if we let them.

But now we have time. Endless time stretches before us.