The guy who broke up with me... he was exactly like you, in the beginning. Charming, and nice. They're all like you in the beginning. But I always end up like this. And I can't do it anymore.

I grew up being very shy, very much a bookworm, and I remember desperately wondering how to be accepted by the popular kids.

Matthew wanted hours, days, weeks alone with her... he wanted all her thoughts and smiles and secrets. The freedom to lay his soul bare before her.

He stared at me with bitter understanding. We both knew there was no room in this for friendship. Nothing left but childhood history.

Tell me about our legal issues. And use small words. I don't like to think at this hour of the morning. It hurts." ~Leo to Merripen

Sometimes life has a cruel sense of humor, giving you the thing you always wanted at the worst time possible.

Ah, there’s the governess voice. All stern and disapproving. It makes me feel like a naughty schoolboy.