They’ve told their hearts to take a back seat to their body’s needs for years, but now that they’re ready to give their hearts to each other, their bodies don’t want to give up control.
He fell in love with her when they were just children. But as they grew older, he vowed to protect her from the mistakes he knew he’d make into adulthood. They tried to wait until they were perfect for each other, but life taught them that love is supposed to be imperfect.
If only life had taught them the lesson without trying to destroy them in the process.
Love is supposed to be easy. Love is supposed to always find its way, at least that’s what they had thought when they were children.
In reality, love is hard. Love is painful. Love is turbulent. Love is soul crushing. Love is beautiful. Love is hopeful. Love is healing. Love is unapologetic. Love is worth it all.
It has to be. Because if it’s not, then it’s not love at all.
His love was worth suffering for. Her love was worth sacrificing for.