Rewinding My Reaper Boyfriend
Glitter spilled out onto his jeans.
"Oh god," Elion groaned. "It's everywhere. It's the herpes of craft supplies."
"I will get the vacuum," Cale said, starting to stand up.
"Sit down, Cale. It's fine. Just listen to this."
Elion unfolded the letter.
"Dear Elion and Cale," Elion read. "I read the book. I just wanted to say thank you. I felt like I was drowning for a long time, just like Elion. And I felt like I had to be strong all the time, just like Cale. Reading your story... it made me feel like maybe I don't have to be strong every second. Maybe it's okay to let someone else carry the umbrella."