after the first week in your house,
I felt as if I'd known you all my life

you told me about your travels,
how you have always wanted to live by the beach

you told me how your parents kicked you out,
calling you a disgrace

I didn't think you were a disgrace

I thought you were amazing,
fascinating,
powerful,
beautiful

and you were those things

in fact, those traits were the cause of both your downfall

and mine