Just getting to first base seems to be a problem for you two," Cam couldn't resist saying.

Would he find her? Without question. Would he save her? Always.

Will you stay with me ” she asked. Her voice was the thinnest whisper almost canceled out by a low groan of thunder.... Forever ” he whispered back. The sweet sound of his voice filled her up.

But you were only sixteen and not far off from the truth, as only sixteen-year-olds can be.

what if it was enough to just stand here in the arms of someone who ared about her, to let his simple affection steady her for a little while? it felt so good just to be held.

One day, our love will conquer this dark circle. That's worth everything to me

...and Jack, who felt like he was on the cusp of being able to read minds and thought it would be all right if Luce wrote him down for that. ("I sense that you're okay with that, am I right?" He made a gun out of his fingers and clicked his tongue.)