Jason wanted his best friend so much that it hurt. Every time he saw her, slept with her, smelled her scent, he wanted a little more. He wanted to cook twelve-course meals for her, hug her, build an entire planet just for her. He wanted everything, including things that didn't make sense, things that didn't fit together.

And yet, he knew he couldn't have it. Not fully, at least. So he took what she was willing to give, even if it wasn't nearly enough.