Sally Rooney amazes us with this short story that peels open the nuances of the egos involved in a relationship.

The 2 main characters cling to each other in seemingly nasty ways just so that they can continue to see each other without having to admit their insecurities, without having to reveal their soft side because it scares them to bare open themselves to each other. So they instead choose the excuse of their bare bodies touching each other, just so that maybe one of them will be able to see what they really want.

The story ends on a seemingly positive note, ending on the incredible metaphorical note that this story rides on.