Fallout (Crank 3)

might fall back in love with me.

We were together for a while.

You were like two or something.

I would have done anything for her.

Maybe I didn’t let her know that.

I should have fought harder to keep

her. I’ll never love anyone else.

NOTHING TO LOSE

Unless I stayed. I think I surprised

both of us when I said, “Okay.”

I started to open the door.

Kyle stopped me, with a hand

on my arm. Where are you going?

“I have to get my stuff. Everything

I own is in there.” Not that it

amounted to a whole lot.

No. We have to go right now.

We’ll get you whatever you need.

He was right. Going back inside

would have been a mistake.

I settled into the seat. “Let’s go then.”

His eyes lit with excitement.

I love you. He kissed me sweetly.

Started the truck. Our adventure—

and neither of us had any idea

exactly what kind of adventure

it was or will be—had begun.

I only hope it means no regrets.

AS WE DROVE AWAY

I’m almost positive I saw Simone