The Boy on the Bridge

by Sam Mariano

would choose you over almost anyone in the world, but… you made me choose between you and my own self-respect. That’s one fight you’ll never win.”

“This isn’t what I wanted, Hunter. I don’t want you out of my life completely. Just because we can’t be together that way…

does it have to be all or nothing? Can’t we still be friends? I still care about you.”

What’s wrong with me? I fucking worship you and I can’t stop hurting you.”

Also, I really, really love you. You’re my favorite nerd in the world, and I’m so glad you’re mine.”

“I’m always going to make time to woo you, Riley, even fifty years from now.”

“I’m gonna ruin you for all other men, and then you’ll have to be mine. You won’t have a choice.”