Exposed = Alive

I've never been this exposed. I admit things to myself I didn't use to. Spent a long time maintaining control - if I didn't let the things that could hurt me be known, you couldn't hurt me - that was the plan. Works great for not getting hurt... but leaves an emptiness, cuz damn, you miss out. I'd rather feel alive. I'd rather risk, and hurt, and ache than miss something amazing, miss being touched by someone who will leave a mark, forever.