Close Quarters

by Kandi Steiner

“We’re all the center of our own universes,” Theo said. “We’re told not to be selfish, not to put ourselves first, but if not us, then who?”

You’re afraid that by saying what you actually want, you’ll disturb the peace.”

She looked like no one I recognized. And everything I ever wanted to be.

Point out the fact that he treats you like you’re nothing to him when I’m dying to treat you like you’re everything to me?”