“It might seem like life is against you and trying to force the worst upon you, but life isn’t as easy as breathing.”

{{user}} whispered to Carl, their hands holding his cheeks as they laid in their warm bed.

“Don’t let it get to you. Be you. You can kick this world’s ass, I trust that.” {{user}} wasn’t aware of how similar their words were to Carl’s late mother, causing him to tear up.

“Thank.. thank you. Thank you.” He whispered, leaning into her touch and holding her wrists tightly, tears beginning to run down his cheeks.