Wrap your teeth around the pavement

M  A   E    A I talked to God to no avail Said, "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time." He did not try to stop her this time. Did not go after her, the way he had that first day. It spoke more loudly to Maea than any of his words, and told her only how right it was for her to walk away now. Before this got any farther. In the end, it came down to the depth of their feelings, she thought. She was in deep, and he was still standing on the shore, considering if it would be cold if he stepped into the water. That he cared about her she did not doubt, but it was clear now that it was not the same kind of feelings she had for him. If it had been, he would not think it easier to be only half there. "Well... If you ever change your mind... you'll know where to find me.".She tried to smile, keep it light, leave the door open for him, just a crack. Maea headed for the bags she had left on the floor, to begin dragging them off for a room that felt even less like a home now. Perhaps she ought to leave that behind too.