“ He stares at me—taking me in—with his lips slightly parted. I struggle to hold myself in place as we gawk at each other. I want so desperately to run, but something is holding me back, keeping me… Ashley Earley
“ It feels like someone is gripping my heart and twisting it. It feels like I can't breathe. I shut my eyes tightly against the memory that is threatening to surface. I can't br Ashley Earley
“ He smirks, shaking his head and letting his eyes wander. I watch him carefully, wondering what I can say to get him to leave. “I’m not leaving until you answer some questions. Plus, I’m holding your s… Ashley Earley
“ I take in all the colorful locks that line the bridge. Each one told a story. Each lock represented a relationship that was once special, whether it ended or turned into true happiness. The locks repr… Ashley Earley
“ My mind screams for me to run, but my feet are planted where they are. This can’t be happening. This can’t be real. There’s no way this is real! Ashley Earley
“ Depression is a funny thing. Some days you have the strength to get up out of bed and attempt to live your life as a normal human being, but others…you just don’t want to leave your room and socialize… Ashley Earley
“ I head in the direction of the Eiffel Tower when I exit the alley, relieved to be out of the dark. Ashley Earley
“ I grab the nearest lamppost when my knees threaten to give out, panting for breath as the words rip through me Ashley Earley
“ I freeze, my feet suddenly glued to the floor. It takes me a minute to gather the courage to turn around, but when I do, I immediately wish I hadn't. The boy is standing in the doorway at the end of t… Ashley Earley
“ Every gesture and every look he gives me takes me by surprise and causes my heart to stutter. Ashley Earley
“ He stares at me—taking me in—with his lips slightly parted. I struggle to hold myself in place as we gawk at each other. I want so desperately to run, but something is holding me back, keeping me in p… Ashley Earley
“ He drinks his coffee tentatively, glancing at me every few seconds, watching me. Every time he glances in my direction, I quickly turn away though he obviously knows I'm watching him. I know he's wond… Ashley Earley
“ Night has settled over Paris.The streets have cleared of the crowds, and the city has been lit up. I set my book down, deciding to go for a walk. The Eiffel Tower is only a few blocks away. Now that t… Ashley Earley
“ The hours tick by as I lie in bed.Memories keep surfacing, tormenting me into unbelievable sadness. I can't bring myself to move. I can't fight the memories that keep filling my thoughts. I stay curle… Ashley Earley
“ I jolt up, a scream lodged in my throat. Drops of sweat roll down my forehead and my throat hurts as if I've been screaming for a long time. Ashley Earley
