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S tosmile on her lips

And only threeto the front of my mind

Don’t

It’s way too early for that

I want to say it I do But I don’t even kno to say those words

Never heard the up or as an adult And definitely never said them to anyone

But I do

I

I can feelor anyone in my life, that’s for sure

Chapter Eleven

Natasha

I don’t think I’ll ever get used to just how strong Michael is

I’ used to his sheer size, but when he picks th

It’s as if holdinga sweater

“We’ll etting to these deep, dark woods once I finally open my eyes

Michael stops, and looking down he assures me we have plenty of time

“What about yourmy face contort as I consider my options

Not really liking any of them

“I’llmom off Dad won’t even turn up on ti her forgiveness Then she’ll forget all about it until she sees you again,” I tell him point-blank

I’m predictable, but my family and best friend?

I can read thee underwater with my eyes shut

Michael chuckles quietly, turning with me in his arms to face the station and then twists his body back to the forest

In one day I’ve seen the best and the worst of the few people I’m close with

Making me wonder just how much they really care for me and how much they care about their version of what I should be to them

What I should do Who I should see

Four years at college has changed me, sure