#percysam

he had twelve years to process everything that went wrong in their relationship, come to terms with the fact that they were both young and full of insecurities and handled things poorly, and forgive her for what she did. it's what makes the ending of the story believable. like, these characters are older, they've learned from their past, there's been time and space for empathy and forgiveness, which are the core themes of the book.

“Every night— I lie awake wondering where you are, what you’re doing. Hoping you’re happy. Imagining your life and wishing I was in it. I love you, Sam Florek. And nothing will ever change that.”