“You said you couldn't stay away from me.”
“You've had time, Luce. I've given you your space." he said, the bed moaning as he stood. "I've aged fifty years in three weeks' time because I did my part and stayed away from you. But now you're here. And maybe you're not here because of me, but either way, you couldn't stay away.”
“I thought I told you to stay away from me,” I snap.“No, you told me not to touch you again. You never said to stay away,” he shrugs.“Why are you such an asshole?”“Probably the same reason you’re such a pain in the ass. For the fun of it.”
“I can’t stay away from you,” he whispers...“Don’t stay away from me, then,” I whisper back...”
“You really should stay away from me.”
“Luce: But I thought you said I should stay away from the hard cases.Arriane: Rule number two — don't listen to me!”