but the world is cruel. it will shatter you, make you feel so insecure, make you feel so very sorry, you will think of ways to leave, to stay or to simply s u r v i v e. but you must go on. so, please. smile, my love. * * * * * * * * A/N: i wrote this when i was fifteen so there's elements that seem immature or unorganized to me now. but it's still part of who i was and am now. i hope you have a good time reading and drop a vote if you do :)