The Co-op

by Tarah DeWitt

I love that he is never afraid to make a fool of himself just to make me laugh.

Self-awareness does not always equate to self-control.

but it’s in this moment when I start to realize that being honest feels so much better than being easy.

having a friend like her must mean I’m not totally hopeless.

I hated the idea that love and shame could coexist like that.

I do regret the times I could have kissed him in front of everyone, claiming him for myself, and didn’t.

I want to be someone’s safe place and someone’s comfort. I don’t know why this matters so much to me.