Ace
she began when I said nothing, "that if I'm going to show you that I want this to work, I'd start by doing something very Ace-like. But sleeping on your couch wouldn't have the same effect because of your massive house so I did the next best thing."
I tried, I really tried to keep my heart steady and face taut but the anguish was too strong and overpowered my resolve. It shone in my eyes and squeezed at my heart. It curled around my throat like a vise, tightening each time I drew in a painful, shaky breath. Fuck, why did betrayal and heartbreak taste bitter on the tongue?
"Why are you doing this to us? To me?"