“You would rather I kept my lips zipped and waved you off at the end of December without a word?” “Yes! That is exactly what I would have wanted you to do.” “Why in the hell should I make this easier on you when you aren’t doing a damn thing to soften the blow for me? I’m in love with you, jackass!” “How do you know?” I demanded stubbornly. “You’ve never even been in a relationship before.” “I’m smart enough to know what love is. And I’m not a chickenshit
