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Jason found love. Maybe, someday, I can find that, too.
🥹 you will Brad
Step one in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Make a new friend. Nailed it.
Step two in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Do a good deed.
No green eyes, sorry about that. They’re uncommon, did you know?” I did.
Step three in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Try something unexpected.
It’s pathetic, really, the way I imprinted on him like a duckling. I don’t know how to turn this infatuation off. How to stop wanting.
I FELT THIS
“You smell like the ocean,” I tell him hoarsely.
Family isn’t always given, you know? Sometimes it’s earned. And I think that makes it all the more important. Choosing to love? I don’t think there’s anything greater than that.”
I sent this to my besties
And maybe it’s because it’s been a while since I’ve had one of those, but Joey’s arms around me feel like the best sort of comfort. I could get addicted to it if he let me.
Step four in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Accomplish a goal. Done.
Step five in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Be brave.
“Hey, Joey?” I say, trying not to let my nerves show. He waits patiently. Always patient. “So, uh, it turns out I really like your face. And, if you’re still amenable, I’d very much like to greet your tonsils with my tongue.”
💀
Step six in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Wade fearlessly into the unknown. Big. Fucking. Check.
Step seven in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and—fuck—Falling in Love: Learn a new self-truth.
I fell in love like the changing of the seasons. Slowly and inescapably. And I knew it because…because I didn’t want to look forward into a future that didn’t have him.”
Step eight in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Never give up on your dreams.
Step nine in Brad’s Guide to Finding Himself and Falling in Love: Follow your heart.
handsome. “Step ten,” I nearly whisper, the mic still picking up the sound. “Put a ring on it.”
