An Open Heart Is An Open Wound (слэш)

“Soul-bonding is very special,” his mother had said. “You can only do it once in your life so if you do it, make sure it’s with someone special.”
 
“But what if they don’t choose me back?” Steve had asked, thinking about his scrawny body and the way girls didn’t look at him.
“You would be tied to them forever,” his mother said gently. “That’s why it’s so important you make sure they’re the one. Because they don’t have to choose you too. And for some people, that’s more than enough. To just simply be tied to one person.”
“It should be special shouldn’t it, like what you and Dad had?”
Sarah smiled tiredly. “Yes. But it doesn’t always happen that way, for everyone.” She ruffled Steve’s hair affectionately. “Just make sure you’re prepared, when you choose someone.”
Steve laughed. “I will, Ma.”
Of course, three days later, Steve made his choice. Considering his history of relationships, he probably should have known it wouldn’t be reciprocated.