( it's not enough. the words are a drop in the bucket, she knows, but she has to try.
she knew she'd leave, he says, and the bitterness swells in her throat before kimberly has a chance to stop it. the girl had left — not just the city, but baby, and even though kimberly only holds his hand as a friend, she knows he deserved better. he deserved somebody who would let him shower them with affection, who would return it in kind with sincerity, who wouldn't take advantage. who wouldn't leave.
her own notice still sat on her dresser, taunting her with the opportunity to make good on the city's promises, but kimberly hadn't touched it yet. she hadn't been ready to go; listening to baby, seeing how a departure had affected him, only strengthened her resolve to stay. maybe it was a little selfish on her part, too, but she felt a little better about it having someone else's needs in mind along the way.
besides, it's not like anyone at home even knew she was gone. what was the harm in staying where she was so happy a little longer? )
If it makes you feel any better, I'm not going anywhere.
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( it's not enough. the words are a drop in the bucket, she knows, but she has to try.
she knew she'd leave, he says, and the bitterness swells in her throat before kimberly has a chance to stop it. the girl had left — not just the city, but baby, and even though kimberly only holds his hand as a friend, she knows he deserved better. he deserved somebody who would let him shower them with affection, who would return it in kind with sincerity, who wouldn't take advantage. who wouldn't leave.
her own notice still sat on her dresser, taunting her with the opportunity to make good on the city's promises, but kimberly hadn't touched it yet. she hadn't been ready to go; listening to baby, seeing how a departure had affected him, only strengthened her resolve to stay. maybe it was a little selfish on her part, too, but she felt a little better about it having someone else's needs in mind along the way.
besides, it's not like anyone at home even knew she was gone. what was the harm in staying where she was so happy a little longer? )
If it makes you feel any better, I'm not going anywhere.