Even though I knew she wasn't going to jump, seeing her standing on the ledge made me realize that I want and need her in my life forever. She challenges me, pushes me, and pisses me off, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I search my brain for the truth. “I want it more than anything, just as long as you promise me one thing.” “And what’s that?” “That if at any time it gets to be too much for you, you’ll leave me—walk away and get out.” “That will never happen,” he guarantees me. “You need to give me some credit. You left me, ripped out my heart, and then came back acting like a robot, and you know what? We made it through. You and I, good or bad, belong together. We make each other whole.

How am I supposed to move forward in life when everything important to me is motionless?

I take my time because I love how it feels to carry her, the way she needs me, the way I need to protect her.

Love you more than life itself, more than the sun and the air. You own my soul, Ella May. Micha

Because people fear those who are different. And fear can make people do stupid things.

Liar's such a strong word. I prefer to think of it as me omitting some of the details" - Alex