The amount of ball growing it took to land you where you are right now is almost unbelievable, but you're here. You're leaned against Ella's doorframe, watching her work. She doesn't know you're there yet. It's not the place that you needed to grow up to go to - it's what you're about to say.
I mean, you could back out. You don't have to do this. Not right now. Or ever.
No. You have to do this.
"...Hey, El."

















