In the Long Run

by Haley Cass

“The falling part I’m really good at, the staying part… not so much.

“Because I’ve been one step away from being in love with you for my entire life!” The words broke from Brooke at the same time her tears spilled over, her voice so raw. “Always. There’s a part of me, deep inside, that’s just been there, hanging onto everything about you. Forever.”

“I want you. The way you are. If we are going to do this, then I want – I want the world to be alive again.”