Are you looking for something real in this world of illusions? Call me. Casual Flings need not apply. I am looking for Love.

He exuded wisdom-even the wisest…were pale, flickering candles next to the nourishing solar illumination of [his] insights.

I’ve loved you for a long time, ‘ she said. ‘But there was always something holding me back. Maybe it was that I was afraid of an emotion that was so consuming. It still frightens...

Her hand wandered under his shirt, feeling his rapid breath expand his ribs. She hesitated for a second—wondering what the chances were that either of her parents would come home early—then lifted his shirt with...

Laurel, David? Would you like to share the joke with the rest of the class?” he asked, one hand on his skinny hip.”No, sir,” David said. “But thank you for asking.” The students around them...

Guess I’ve been reading too much fantasy.

Whether or not there was room in her life for Tamani, Laurel knew that there was precious little room in Tamani’s life for anything but Laurel. He lived to protect her, and he’d never failed...

Her two worlds, two lives that she tried so hard to keep separate, were crashing together. And she felt helpless to stop it.

How do you… we… you know, faeries pollinate?””The male produces pollen on his hands and when two faeries decide to pollinate, the male reaches into the female’s blossom and lets the pollen mix. It’s a...

No – the light in Tamani’s eyes was much more than a reflection. It was the fire that melted her anger and devestated her resolve, every single time she saw it.

I’ll think of you, just like I promised.””And I’ll think of you, just like I have every day,” Tamani said.

If your clothes are enough to drive would-be friends away, they’re not the kind of friends you want.” Typical mother advice. Sweet, honest, and completely useless.

His face was tense, his jaw flexed as he stared at her. She could hardly stand to meet his eyes. They were an ocean of betrayal. They probed her, searching for the smallest sign that...

All I’m saying is that you shouldn’t stay with him for the wrong reasons, even if they are noble ones. No one owes it to someone else to be their girlfriend. It’s a choice you...

What’s so funny?””-Sorry,” David said, reddening again. “You just taste so sweet.””-What do you mean, sweet?”He licked his bottom lip one more time.”-You taste like honey.””-Honey?””-Yeah, I thought I was going nuts the day…well, you...

I just don’t want to cozy up to the guy whose girl I have every intention of stealing.

You were dancing with Yuki and I looked at you. And you turned away and held her closer. Why did you do that? If you didn’t want to hurt me, then why?”He looked away, as...

You could be David’s friend too”. She glanced at Tamani when he said nothing. He was frowning. “The two of you really have a lot in common, and we’re all in this together”.He shook his...

Then he was there, turned half toward her with a guarded expression etched across his face. She didn’t stop or even slow her step. When she reached him, she grabbed the front of his shirt...

I CLOSED MY EYES AND PRETENDED SHE WAS YOU. illutions- aprilynne pike

Laurel look up at him in question, but he wouldn’t meet her eyes. She always wished she had more time to draw secrets from him. “I’ll wear it always,” she said.”And think of me?” His...

As far as her mom was concerned, tea fixed everything. Have a cold? Have some tea. Broken bones? There’s a tea for that too. Somewhere in her mother’s pantry, Laurel suspected, was a box of...