He kisses her. She kisses him. They kiss.

Janie blinks and leans against the wall, just in case. But it's no one's dream. It's just the end of some things. And the beginning of others.

Cabel smiles and hangs up. "Guess what." What," Janie says. We can go out on our first date." Woo hoo!" And guess what else- You're buying." Me? Why?" Because you lost the bet." Janie thinks for a moment. Punches Cabel in the arm. "You did not fail five quizzes or tests!" I did. I have proof.

I highly regret this day in advance.

If you want to touch me, Kendall, touch me. Don't hide behind those little girl slaps.

A trapped soul waits for redemption. It waits. And waits. For her to take her last breath.

And then they kiss. Slowly, gently. Because with the right person, sometimes kissing feels like healing.