Losing Abby wasn’t a story I remembered from early childhood–it was in my face, debilitating me like a sickness, robbing me of my senses and physically, excruciatingly painful. My mother’s words echoed in my ear....

Oh, yeah. That’s what you need, another shot.

It was a running joke; everyone was aware of how ridiculous the rumor mill was, and yet they all shamelessly participated in it.

Sweet potato fries?

Even though we’d put each other through hell, we’d found heaven. Maybe it was more than a couple of sinners like us deserved, but I wasn’t going to complain.

Please?” he asked. He laughed once, nervous. “I’m in love with you”After a long pause, I cringed at the words I was about to say. “If you knew what I know… you wouldn’t be.”He shook...

You have to be patient with him. Travis doesn’t remember much about it, but he was close to his mom, and after we lost her he was never the same. I thought he’d grow out...

I know you deserve better than me. You think I don’t know that? But if there was any woman made for me … it’s you.

I stumbled into the living room, and Thomas handed me a bottle of whiskey. They all had some in a glass”You told them?” I asked Trenton, my voice broken. Trenton nodded.I collapsed to my knees,...

He held me tight against him until I quit struggling, and then he flicked the strap of my dress, causing it to hang off my shoulder.”Since the word virgin came out of those beautiful lips...

Just remember that when I take all of your money in the next poker game,” I said, pulling off my shirt.

If I was drowning you would part the seaAnd risk your own life to rescue me . . .

Let’s get something straight; you’re not a piece of shit, you’re amazing. It doesn’t matter who buys me drinks, or who asks me to dance, or who flirts with me. I’m going home with you....

That’s sad, Finch. You should get out more,” I said, stopping at the cafeteria entrance.

I vowed in front of God – and Elvis – that I wouldn’t, didn’t I?

If you’ll climb over the wall,” he answered simply.

I didn’t say you were a bad person. I just don’t like being a foregone conclusion for the sole reason of having a vagina.” – Abby Abernathy

A toast” I yelled, climbing onto a chair. On my way to the top, I stole someone’s beer and held it out in front of me. “To douche bags!” I said gesturing to Brad. “And...

I knew the second I met youthat there was something about you I needed. Turns out it wasn’t something about you at all. It was just you.

For a thousand years,and then a thousand more…I will love you.

If this is really it…if you’re really done with me…will you let me hold you tonight? – Travis

Love isn’t about predictions or behavioural markers. It just happens, and you have no control.

It’s the tattoos,” I shrugged.

I’ll see you tomorrow, Mare. You know you want to see my ring.””And your tat,” she said, a smile in her voice.

First of all… I have standards. I’ve never been with an ugly woman. Ever. Second of all, I wanted to sleep with you. I thought about throwing you over my couch fifty different ways, but...

It’s just you and me against the world, Pidge.

What kind of husband would I be if I bet against my own marriage?’I smiled. ‘The stupid kind. Didn’t you listen to your dad when he told you not to bet against me?

Once she kissed me, my heart slowed, and every muscle in my body relaxed. How much I needed her terrified me. -pg 252/ARC

First of all, I have standards. I’ve never been with an ugly woman. Ever. Second of all, I wanted to sleep with you. I thought about throwing you over my couch fifty different ways, but...

You’re going to miss another class.

His fingers lightly grazed my cheek. “I didn’t know you before. When you’re not there, I can’t concentrate. I’m wondering where you are, what you’re doing…if you’re there and I can see you, I can...

Cry if you must. Scream. Get it all out of your system, and then we’ll have fun. It won’t last forever, but it will keep you busy for tonight.

I stood my ground, staring straight into his eyes. “You didn’t do anything to me. Since when is sex so life or death to you?” -Abby Abernathy”Since it was with you!” -Travis Maddox

—,Sabes por qué te quiero? No sabía que estaba perdido hasta que me encontraste. No sabía lo solo que me encontraba hasta la primera noche que pasé sin ti en mi casa. Eres lo único...

As far as everyone is concerned, I’m in love with you today and tomorrow.

So how you’re gonna play this?” Trenton asked.”Divide and conquer.””Divide what?””His head from the rest of his body.”Trenton nodded quickly. “Good plan.