And you still love Marc?" "More than I can even explain. He's my rockโstrong and steady, and ready for anything. He knows what I need before I know it, and he pushes me to work harder, and look deeper, and be better. He challenges me, and infuriates me, and he lights me on fire, deep in my soul. And he has never, ever let me down. Sometimes it feels like he's the only thing keeping my heart beating. I love him so much that it feels like I'm dying a little bit every day that he won't smile at me. Or touch me.
Rachel VincentIt was an addiction. A pointless, self-destructive addiction. But really, is there any other kind?
Rachel VincentI could have kissed you months ago, but it wouldnโt have meant anything. I wished for you to see me. And want me. Soโฆdid you mean it?โ โYes,โ I said, and some unnamed tension inside me eased. โI see you, Tod.
Rachel Vincent