“ It's an obvious challenge, but the risk feels too big, the leap too grand, the future too unknown Alex Rosa
“ A wicked curve appears on his lips. “No, you’re wrong. I’m allowed to say whatever I want. What I’m not allowed to do is what I want. Alex Rosa
“ Two things compel me to move. First, the fear of being alone. I don’t want to be alone here. Second, the aching need to beat Blake in any way. Alex Rosa
“ I chew my food, leaning back into the couch. “I loved him. That’s what dumb girls do.”“You aren’t dumb.”I try to hold back my smile. “I’m hanging out with you, aren’t I? Alex Rosa
“ He tangles his hand in my hair, and the other cups my jaw. Although I have this all planned, his lips feel shockingly sweet, swollen and soft, and more like home every time Alex Rosa
“ I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be until you stumbled into my life. I refuse to let you go. Alex Rosa
“ The way he looks at me makes me ache, but it isn’t fair. He hurt me first. He caused this ache from the start. This inside out, churning pain that feels mental and physical now.I fiddle with my hands,… Alex Rosa
“ I almost feel bad for declining, but I feel more terrible that I can’t stop looking at how his chest rises and falls with each of his frustrated breaths. Alex Rosa
“ Jealous much, Matthews? Is it because I'm a favorite, or is it because you still want me? Alex Rosa
