Neighbor Dearest

by Penelope Ward

because sometimes there isn’t a satisfying explanation for everything. You want an answer? Shit happens. There’s your answer. People fall out of love, in love, fuck up. It’s part of life.

Sometimes, life doesn’t wait for the right time. Sometimes, a sudden situation brings people together whether they are ready for it or not.

“From the very beginning, even when you were pushing me away, I felt like I belonged to you.”

“You’re perfect for me, baby. I always knew that, never doubted it.”

“Christmas is about happiness and love. When you’re lacking those things, it can be one of the most painful times of the year. But when you suddenly realize that you’re happier than you’ve ever been, Christmas comes alive again.