When His Eyes Met. Maurice's POV, ~ We are pre-programmed to take corrections from those who love us deeply; though our conscious minds can be deceived, our entire being cannot. Thus, to give me tough love, you have to love me with your very soul, otherwise, I will run, strike out, bite. Yet, if I see the courage of a soldier within you, one who is resolved to stay through the roughness of the challenges we face, then your tough love will be the thing that keeps me on the rails, heading home, full speed. ~ “Come, I've found the room.” Ricky suddenly appeared like a knight in shining armor, grabbing my arm friskily turning me to his face. I watched as his eyes grew concerned, seeing my reddening state. “Why are you crying?” worriedly, he exclaimed and wiped my cheeks with his thumbs. “T

