There’s something… strange about the way you two are together. The way he watches you — it’s so… protective. Like he’s about to throw himself in front of a bullet to save you or something.

And then I saw the way he looked at her... like he was a blind man, seeing the sun for the very first time.

My name is Jared Howe. I haven't spoken to another human being in more than two years, so I'm sure I must seem...a little crazy to you.

Just like a kitten that thinks its a tiger.

You're not like anyone I've ever known. You fascinate me.

dont be afraid", i murmured. "We belong together." I was abruptly overwhelmed by th truth of my own words. This moment was so perfect, there was no way to boubt it. His arms wrapped around me, holding me against him...It felt like every nerve ending in my body was a live wire. "Forever," he agreed.

Funny how it kept hitting me, like each new thing was a surprise. When was I going to stop being surprised?