Smiles were set upon, as if nothing ever happened, conscience knocking on the door of their minds yet love the visitor, never let it in.

It didn’t have the power to.

Not when the other’s smile is the other’s weakness.

Love sometimes plays the role of a healer, yet sometimes it also plays the role of a killer.

With set aside fights and barricade smiles, the rose stayed still on top of the drawer.

or where a rose represents the first time Sam fell in love and the last time she'll love anyone.