Well, Actually

by Mazey Eddings

the world is not kind to your hopes and dreams, especially those of women. The universe does not give a damn about your plans and your aspirations and any of the grueling work you put in to reach them. The universe is random and harsh and throws whatever it wants at you, and all you can do is make the best of whatever shitty hand that is.”

“You’re the human equivalent of Comic Sans,” I respond, working to check my own twitching lips as they try to mirror his. Cooper’s grin only grows. “I’m so glad you’ve picked up that words of affirmation are my love language. You make me feel so good about myself.”