Resting Scrooge Face

by Meghan Quinn

“I think it’s time you change up tactics, don’t you? Trust me when I say if you love her, you need to fight. I know this from experience. I once loved and lost but never fought. I regret it to this day. If you still love her and she’s in Bright Harbor for good, then I think it’s time you fix things.” Loved and lost and never fought. That was me when we first broke up. And Arden is right: I did regret it. I regretted it every day.

This is my second chance, and if I don’t do something now, I could lose her forever.

“Trying to remind you that I’m a good guy, that people make mistakes, and that even though I know our chapter is over, I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable living here.”

I was meant to stay in Bright Harbor, and that’s when I decided to fully let you go. I knew we were headed in opposite directions, and if I tried to follow, I’d be miserable. And that’s not fair to you.”

“You could have told me that, Caleb.” “And risk having you stay when clearly you were supposed to go and explore the world?”

“Well, if you weren’t spouting heart eyes for the man, you might have heard me walking up with my cane.”

“Just remember, sometimes people come back into your life for a reason.”

“Even during our time apart, even when our hearts were both shattered, it’s always been you. Always and forever.”

This is my girl. The one I’ve been waiting for. And sure, it might have taken a few years and some letters delivered by a friend, but we’re here, in each other’s arms, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.