I’ve taken the wasteland Kyle left, all barren soil and no sunshine, and I’ve tended to it. I’ve watered it. Planted seeds. Worked to grow myself back. Then Finn came along and encouraged the progress. He amplified my light, and he and the girls have brought an abundance of new blossoms and bright colors and sweet smells. And something has settled into place. A realization that this is what love looks like. It’s mutual respect, where I can stand on my own, and he encourages me to do so. It’s the feeling that we’re fine without each other, but a million times better with each other. It’s
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