[ The feel of her face against his throat felt like something of a shock, though he was determined not to let go or even change his hold a tiny bit. ]

You're finding out now, aren't you? Your past is always going to be your past but what you do with the present and how you see the future is more important.

[ God, he felt like he wasn't really helping. ]

I've done some shit in my life that I probably couldn't say I'm proud of, but it helped me be who I am today and I think it's kind of the same way for you.

[ A hand came up to rest on the back of her head, fingers fussing idly with some of her hair and smoothing it down. ]