I like the back and forth of it. There is a feeling of longing, then being done, then opening the door again. Rings true for how ambivalent love can make a person, even in the face of abuse such as only coming by for the drunken booty call.

I love it.
::sigh:: if only Ficly had an option where you could make a list of your favorite ficlies…

Raegan, make the suggestion to Kevin.

I disagree with THX, this isn’t a back and forth swing, this is a brick wall of a woman defying a shallow man to show some depth, with the full expectation that he will fail. It shows her strength and wisdom that she accepts the possibility of his redemption even if it goes against her expectations.

… how can I get so much out of so little? Language is amazing.

Welcome back, Lady Bug!

DoitForScience

you make me sound more talented than I really am.