Early on, he'd learned to enjoy simple things, things that couldn't be bought, and he had a hard time understanding people who felt otherwise.

People were destined for one another; that's the romantic idea that young girls have, and I guess part of me still believes it.

The stars were out in full, the crickets a little quieter. He had enjoyed talking to Allie and wondered what she'd thought about his life, hoping it would somehow make a difference, if it could.

You've gotten so caught up in being alone that you're afraid of what might happen if you actually find someone else that can take you away from it.

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