So he didn't have to prove how he felt about me. Like so much else, I should just know.

It was like reaching for someone's hand, then missing their fingers, or even their arm, and hitting their shoulder instead. But no matter. You hang on tight anyway.

Really, it had been stupid to expect anything anyway. A few late nights does not a habit, or a relationship, make.

When you had to do something, you had to do it. And eventually, if you were lucky, you did it well.

You knew the truth all along, Colie. That's all matters. You knew.

You can't act like you care about someone but not let them care about you.

And the rest is history,' I said. Nah.' He shook his head. 'The rest is now.