eyes and we didn’t look away quickly. Because we knew that it was possible to be disgusted and annoyed and bored and still feel love—pounding, elated, passionate. In that moment, we were disheveled and ordinary, and also gorgeous and extraordinary. We matched. Nothing is more romantic than being totally in sync, even if that means you’re totally doomed. Bill and I were both terrified, but we knew we weren’t turning back. We were sure.

