since i 'm the one you 're pulling back from , i deserve to know why . '' it was high school , it totally would have . i think of you often , and it is a comfort to me to think that we are probably even at this minute , sailing on the same ocean . they 'd once been partners , and she 'd thought they could n't get any more in sync . he had n't been quick or rough or selfish . `` if i could have rung your neck before you took your first breath ... 