To Sir, with Love

by Lauren Layne

“You’ve built it up so much in your head that you’re afraid the reality won’t measure up, so you keep everyone at arm’s length. It’s also probably why you’re so attracted to a guy you’ve never met. It lets you preserve that dream.”

So if nothing else, even if I’ve scared you away, I want you to know that when I’m old and withered, saggy and gray, I will look back on these days, and you, my friend, will be a bright spot.

“Why in God’s name would you want to piece together your future?” May asks, sounding aghast. “Half the fun’s in not knowing.”