Out on a Limb

by Hannah Bonam-Young

My favorite animals are dogs,

She is

a touch naïve, and has a tendency to get herself into situations where people take advantage of her kindness.

Plus, I think some people have loneliness built in.

“There’s no guarantee for any of us. We just have to do the best with the time we’ve got,” I say,

“Try adding something like There’s a reason for everything.”

“You’re perfect, Win,” Bo says, as easily as breathing. “Of course I’d want them to have every part of you.”

Love me. Trust me. I won’t let you down. I swear it.

“I love you, Win. I love you so much it makes me feel like I’ve hated everything else in my life up until now. Nothing compares to what I feel for you. Not even close.”

“You are my soul’s purpose, Win. To know you, to love you, to build a family with you, to spend every day taking care of you, to watch you shine and get all the good things you deserve out of this life.”