“ And I want to press my palm against his chest to feel it beat, to prove he’s really there.But we cannot touch. Stephanie Perkins
“ I pull back, gasping for breath. Reeling. His breath is ragged, and I place my hands on his cheeks to steady him. Is this okay? I whisper. Are you okay?His reply is anguished. Honest. I love you. Stephanie Perkins
“ So why did he do it?Cricket rakes a hand through his hair. For the same reason everyone makes mistake. He fell in love. Stephanie Perkins
“ So why did he do it?Cricket rakes a hand through his hair. For the same reason everyone makes mistakes. He fell in love. Stephanie Perkins
“ Cricket tells a joke and turns to see if I'm laughing, if I think he's funny, and I want him to know that I do think he's funny, and I want him to know that I'm glad he's my friend, and I want him to… Stephanie Perkins
“ I'll only say this once more. I like you. I've always liked you. It would be wrong for me to come back into your life and act otherwise. Stephanie Perkins
“ They stayed with my mum.That's... weird.Not really. Mum is cool, easy to get along with.I raise a teasing eyebrow. So where did YOU guys stay?Where we always stay. He stares back solemnly. In our sep… Stephanie Perkins
