Hands Down

by Mariana Zapata

“Didn’t you hear what I said? Worryin’ about you is like… lovin’ the goddamn sun on my face, kiddo. Like breathin’. It’s never not gonna happen.”

“And even if you wouldn’t, I’d still do anything for you.” His

You’ve always been my favorite girl, kiddo. Hands down.”

“Bianca,” he started to say softly with the heaviest blue eyes. “I love you, darlin’….” I tipped my head back with a sigh. “Can’t tell you how many times I’ve wished you weren’t Boogie’s cousin.”

Lovin’ you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done, and it’s the easiest thing I’m ever gonna do. I just know it.”