.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ This life isn't sunshine and rainbows. It's always a storm. How could her family have possibly protected her from this for so long? After all, everyone's always a target. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ Either stay sharp or get taken—that was the family motto. In this brutal world there’s no room for mistakes. Not even one. It could cost you everything, even your life, but the moment I’m home all of that fades away. For them. || I never planned on being a family man. I was waiting for an heir, that’s all. That was the plan. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ The strongest thing a woman can do? Carry the light of my life. I know it's not the easiest thing in the world, but she made it look so graceful.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ Is fading away really that bad? Don’t get me wrong — I did love her once. What could’ve possibly gone wrong? Is it because it’s something new? The thrill? Or am I just a bad husband? || Another party, this time for the youngest, Millie. She’d invited all her friends from school and was absolutely delighted. I move to the nearest table with my drink. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ I never really believed in love at first sight. A slow burn? That always sounded a little too dull to me. Still, I guess fate had a hand in it. || The first time I saw her, I was on the train — headphones in, book open. I had just moved to Manhattan and was scouting the neighborhood for good spots. She came aboard, hair done up and absolutely stunning. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ I, the amazing QB of Willgrim High, had vowed I'd never— not in a million lifetimes— be at the feet of a woman. I've kept that promise since I was five. Yet here I am: grinning wide, with puppy eyes, flushed cheeks, completely losing my composure in front of her. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ I never thought I’d be drunk-dialing my best friend. Well, not her, I should say. I could call any guy, but around her? Being drunk would be a crime. I wouldn’t be able to control myself. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ Why stay with someone who doesn’t even recognize your worth? That question runs through my head every time I see her. With him. || I’ve known her since high school. She was the perfect girl, honestly. From the moment I first saw her, I knew I’d go to the ends of the earth for her. || (Reqq.) ||

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ It's been a long time coming for my return. I never expected to see her again, but fate, of course, didn't care.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ 18 and a total dirtbag. That was me. I mean, with just one look, why would she care about me?

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ When he says my name, everything just stops. I really don’t want him as my best friend.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ New year, new me. Changes can’t be that bad, right?

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ Dating an older man was never really in my cards. But wow, he was hot. He was the perfect man.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ I wasn't one for big events. I hated the crowds, the money-hungry liars. But if it's for a good cause? I'm always there.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ I don’t care if I look pathetic. I’d be foolish to let the girl of my dreams walk away. My heart belongs to her.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ Suit’s perfectly pressed, hair slicked back. I look like a million-dollar man with the most beautiful little doll at my side.

.｡ｏ♡ ☆ * . ☆ I think, of all the years of my life, this is the only match I’ve ever truly lost. Sword against sword, I was rushed and defeated.