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Esme was always happy, always smiling.
the groom waited, watching her like she was everything.
Was he going to be hers someday?
“I’m also not good with people,” she said.
At least he knew what was wrong now. It was his sense of order. Things weren’t in their proper place.
It was so important to him to have things in their proper place.
Esme loved the Asian grocery store 99 Ranch.
No translation needed. Everyone belonged here.
just wanted to be useful.
“I do not need class.” Some people had to make do without.
She knew she’d do better with class. She loved school and loved teachers
School had always been something she excelled at.
He made her feel safe.
he held her like she was precious.
No kissing. No touching.
this was what it was like when Khải took care of someone.
“I’m autistic, and I have sensory issues. There’s a certain way to touch me, especially my face and hair.”
“What does it feel like when people touch you too lightly?”
He was a puzzle she never would have been able to solve if he hadn’t shown her how.
You. Have. To. Stop. Do you understand? You. Have. To. Stop.
If he wanted more, he would have to make the first move. She couldn’t do it.
Sky and earth, she wanted to taste that smile.
Em yêu anh yêu em.
Girl loves boy loves girl. It was a nice concept. The circle of love and all that.
“Anytime you want, you can kiss me.”
do better with numbers.” She had to smile at that. “Me, too.” They were the same no matter what language you were speaking.
“If you ever need help, I can try. I don’t mind.”
“I wanted you to like me.”
For someone who was often tactless, he could be incredibly considerate when it mattered.
“I like good food.”
He liked watching her enjoy the food.
if she asked, he knew he would give her anything.
Khải wasn’t bad. He was misunderstood.
She was human and starved for affection.
The real question was: Who did her heart want?
All she knew was the safety of his embrace,
It was a heady thing, her acceptance.
“I like holding you.”
No one else would ever live up to her.
perfect debit to his credit.
she wasn’t something you could use once and toss away. She had value. You
They get extra sensitive after sex, and you gotta make sure they feel cared for.”
She Comes First
Fruit and home were connected in her mind.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame on Netflix.
Beautiful mind, beautiful body.
He kissed her like she was his whole world,
I’m scared you’ll push me away again when I touch you wrong, scared you’ll leave me again.”
“Please, don’t let me make you cry,” he whispered in her ear. “If something is wrong, tell me so I can fix it. Please.”
