billie & i

NOT ASSOCIATED WITH BILLIE EILISH OR HER BRAND.

"do you even love me?" i looked up at her with sad eyes, half-wishing her answer was yes, just to give me one reason to stay.

"how can you say that? i do everything i do to keep you safe. you know that," she said, pacing and waving her hands like she always does. faux tears left her eyes, and i shook my head, staring at the scabs and bruises on my arms.

"someone who loved me wouldn't do this."

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arlo cerrean moved states away for a fresh, new college life. despite usually being lonely, she makes some new friends and even reconnects with old ones. arlo works and learns alongside these friends, which help her form a new, stronger bond in her life. very strong. this semi-restrictive, well meaning tie is what defines arlo until a mystery woman shows up at her place of work, and offers to make a new bond.

is arlo going to do the right thing and stay loyal to those who are already tied to her, or will she pursue another relationship in an attempt to find something more meaningful than what she already has?

read to find out!