Well, I must say, the comments for the last part were extremely encouraging. I thank the Blue Lady for whoever wrote that song. Too bad the next part won't be up to the same standards. Yes, I realize that my chapters are shorter then most, but it's not that bad, is it? This is shorter than my other ones, only 203 words long!!! So it's not really a chapter as much as a filler..

Max, I warn myself, this is stupid. You're not thinking clearly. Go to Joshua's, sleep this off. Things will be clearer in the morning. I never was one to listen to logic. Which is exactly why I'm in this predicament in the first place. Great. Now is not exactly the best time for me to be arguing with myself. I'm heading towards the exit when Rafer walks in.

"Hey Max. Didja ever figure that thing out with your boyfriend? Cuz seriously, if you're ever looking."

"Rafer," some primal urge drives me towards him. I stop in my tracks though. Something about his expression evokes painful memories. Instead of his face, I see Logan. The night we met. I have to say, he's the only person I know that was relieved to have a thief in his hose. His cousin's wedding, and the next morning. The second night of our "anniversary", when he forgave me for what I could not forgive myself. The night Zack and I led our siblings into an assault on Manticore, when all he wanted was for me to come back.

I brush past Rafer, muttering some excuse. As I step outside, rain and salty tears mingle on my cheeks.