In what twisted universe would a girl who's just been dumped still want to be friends with the boy who dumped her?

It feels incredible to be outside when I’m supposed to be inside. The sensation of freedom is intoxicating. - Sara

He never gives up on who I am or who I could be. He doesn't run away when things get complicated.

Derek’s like, “So . . . what do you want to do first?” “I don’t know.” “Feel like ice cream?” “It’s, like, three degrees out.” “That’s why getting ice cream would be badass.

And there are a million possibilities. Like the possibility of going separate ways. Together.

Walks are never as good during the day. At night, when everyone's apartments are lit up and you can see inside, that's where the action is. Everything about this fascinates me. Windows, lampposts, building facades. Looking into other people's lives. The way it all comes together, this entity greater than the sum of its parts. I feel inspired. I'm excited about my future life.

I want to be the kind of person who can do that. Move on and forgive people and be healthy and happy. It seems like an easy thing to do in my head. But it's not so easy when you try it in real life.