“Well, I can feel superior for my good deed.” I flashed him a smile. “How’s that for a selfish reason?”
“Enjoy it, kid. Enjoy feeling that you can make a difference.' Floyd flashed him a smile. 'It won't last for ever.”
“How’s my mom? My mother’s well, like a painting—a Motherwell.”
“I had an occasional flash of understanding, but then got selfishly wrapped up again in my own problems and pleasures.”
“Be reasonable? Fuck you. How’s that for calm and reasonable?”
“I was afraid of...""Go on..." I press."Of unloading my baggage on someone as sweet as you."I can't keep the smile off my lips. "Oh, wow.""What?""I guess we're both oblivious. That's the same reason I kept running from my feelings for you.""Because I'm sweet?" That dimpled, boyish grin flashed over his face.”