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You may also want to look in the mirror and consider the fact that an ugly personality is a far greater deterrent than an ugly face ever could be.
When I slowly moved toward her, she walked backward toward a large, concrete pillar. I backed her up against it and wrapped my hands around her cheeks, planting my lips over her mouth. She opened for me as my eager tongue went in search of hers. All life around me disappeared. The sound of surrender she made into my mouth egged me on to kiss her deeper.
“Don’t be afraid to get hurt. It’s far better than never experiencing anything earth-shattering. Even temporary joy is better than nothing at all. You’re afraid of getting hurt like I’m afraid to die. That doesn’t mean I’m not going to live every day to its fullest.”
“Your grandmother told me I shouldn’t be afraid of getting hurt.” “She’s a wise woman. You should listen to her. But can I tell you a secret?” “Yes.” “You terrify me, Soraya.” “Likewise.” “But that’s the very reason that I just know.” “Know what?” “That this could be the real thing.” The real thing.

