Page 104 of Never Your Girl

Then you pick up the pieces and move on. You’re stronger than you think.

Me

That’s easy to say until you’re the one staring at the wreckage.

FragileLikeABomb

True. But what if it doesn’t blow up? What if it’s the best thing that ever happens to you?

The best thing.

Her words pluck at something in my chest, and I rub a hand over my face. My throat feels tight as I stare at the message, the possibility of it gnawing at the edges of my resistance.

Me

You really think it’s worth the risk?

FragileLikeABomb

I think some people are worth the risk. And if you’re asking this, maybe they are.

Damn her.

She has a way of slicing to the heart of the matter like no one else. It’s equal parts infuriating and comforting. It’s the reason I needed to get her perspective before doing anything else.

My fingers tremble slightly as I type my next response.

Me

You make it sound so simple.

FragileLikeABomb

It’s not. Trust me, I know. But sometimes you have to take the leap and figure out the landing later.

Me

You always know what to say.

FragileLikeABomb

Not always. But I know what it’s like to be scared to trust. I’m still figuring it out myself.

Me

Maybe we both need to take a leap.

FragileLikeABomb

Maybe we do.

I stare at her words, my thoughts swirling in a chaotic mess. She’s right. Maybe we both need to close our eyes and take that leap of faith.

Me

Thanks, Fragile.

FragileLikeABomb:

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