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Falling in love is like being struck by lightning. You're given all the warning signs, like a stormy sky or the way you notice her eyes sparkling when she laughs. Or the sound of thunder cracking up above, not unlike how her laughter floats along until it hits you and warms you from the inside out. You're told how to avoid it, by staying indoors or ignoring how happy you feel when she's around. You're supposed to stay away from trees, just like you should try to stay away from her (which never works). And in the end, when the lightning finally does strike, it is so sudden and clear, like how you know in one blinding instant just how much you love her. Both are quick, exhilarating flashes of power and emotion, and both strike deep within you. One leaves scars, and the other leaves heartbreak.