19.

I wouldn't say there weren't complications along the way with him either - we fought too, but we also understood each other, something I was beginning to lack with Sam. We had our issues, but that was a given because he was Theo. There would always be issues there - but there was also excitement, passion and longing, which no longer existed in my relationship.

"You're never going to give me this, are you?" I ask, pulling the decorative blanket off the bed and covering myself with it, almost growing to feel dirty at how I was dressed in front of him right now, only to be rejected.

My voice comes out in almost a whisper, and I feel like I'm about to cry, again. Fuck, why was I crying so much?

"I didn't say that, but I -"

"No Sam, I heard you loud and clear."