I started crying again, my voice ragged. He told me to calm down. He told me it was going to be all right… — Sarah Dessen

You asked me to go out with you. I know you probably changed your mind. But you should know, the answer was yes. It's always been yes when it comes to you."

The answer . . . he said slowly.

I felt tears prick my eyes as I looked down at the model again, looking at that girl and boy on the curb. Forever in that place, together.