“Maybe she'd just say she ran into a door; that seemed infinitely more plausible than the truth.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Chelsea, for the love of everything good and holy, please...please stop ruining my friend." ~Jay” — Kimberly Derting Friendship Copy Share Image
“Everyone has regrets, I suppose. You can’t choose one path without missing out on another,” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“He was the last person in the world she wanted to get away from.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“The sounds she heard bouncing off the walls around her were those of defeat.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“She picked up a handheld grenade launcher, cradling it like a baby.” — Kimberly Derting Baby Copy Share Image
“And touching him - I would have to stop doing that as well. But not now. Later, perhaps.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“We’ve never matched. It’s what makes us perfect for each other.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Recently, the very thought of going to the dance with Grady made Violet's skin itch, as if she might be breaking out… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Jules stood up and stretched gracelessly. “Let’s hurry up and pay before she”-she indicated Claire with a flick of her thumb-“sees something… — Kimberly Derting Funny humor Copy Share Image
“C'mon, lets get out of here. It's too dark. Besides, its more fun if I can see you while you're bitching me… — Kimberly Derting Dark Copy Share Image
“She sat down on a wooden bench that was bolted to the floor . . . in case some high school hooligan… — Kimberly Derting High school Copy Share Image
“He leaned in then and kissed me again, sweet and soft and tender, silencing my arguments and stealing my breath, making me… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“They lay there like that, in a different kind of silence now, watching the lake and the stars, listening to the night,… — Kimberly Derting Basking Copy Share Image
“You even used to make up funny stories about those poor little lost creatures of yours. Remember Bob, the squirrel banker who… — Kimberly Derting Death Copy Share Image
“Instead, he reached out and grabbed her hand. "If it's all right right you, I think i'll keep ahold of you anyway.… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“But she let herself think of Jay. And of the kiss. And suddenly the damp chill that had been clinging to her… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“I was just waiting for you to want me as much as I wanted you.” His words were quiet but carried one… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“What are you doing here?" she asked as she slowed from a jog to a walk and placed her hands on her… — Kimberly Derting Sarcasm Copy Share Image
“But I knew something that Elena hadn't. That the measure of a true queen didn't lie in her magic. It had more… — Kimberly Derting Authority Copy Share Image
“Violet could see the fear in his eyes. “I have to tell you, the idea of losing you scares the hell out… — Kimberly Derting Fear Copy Share Image
“She allowed herself to look his way, pretending she was glancing at the clock on the wall above the door. He was… — Kimberly Derting Lesson Copy Share Image
“I was wrong. I should have never doubted you. I do trust you. I love you, and I can't do this anymore.… — Kimberly Derting Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“One night, when Violet’s parents had gone out, he teased her about it, whispering against her throat, “I should probably be dating… — Kimberly Derting Best friend Copy Share Image
“Hey, did you hear about Brad Miller?" he asked, already forgetting about the Lissie conversation. "He got his car taken away for… — Kimberly Derting Break free Copy Share Image
“She slipped her hands beneath the front of his shirt, slowly running her fingertips over his chest and back down to his… — Kimberly Derting Best friend Copy Share Image
“Lissie gracefully swept out on to the hardwood floor of the gymnasium like she'd been born for this role. Violet glanced inconspicuously… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Violet turned in time to see Jay coming in. His grin was mischievous and wicked at the same time. She practically leaped… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“So, are you going to the lake today?” Jay asked, finally falling into step beside Violet as their pace slowed. They headed… — Kimberly Derting Summer Copy Share Image
“Jay showed up after school with a bouquet of flowers and an armful of DVDs, although Violet couldn’t have cared less about… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“What did you think when I first told you about the animals I found?” He seemed confused. It obviously wasn’t what he’d… — Kimberly Derting Creepy Copy Share Image
“I loved voices, I always had. Words held meaning, but voices held emotion.” — Kimberly Derting Language Copy Share Image
“Cushions had been sliced apart and were bleeding stuffing onto the floor.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“She would be trouble, this one; the fact that he was lying awake now was proof of that.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“I've been so worried about strange men following you around that I forgot how dangerous Homecoming Queens can be.” — Kimberly Derting Homecoming Copy Share Image
“Is that how it is now, we're back to just friends?" Violet asked, rasing her eyebrows at him challengingly. "I'll remember to… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“He nudged her with his shoulder but didn’t say anything. They stayed like that for a while, enjoying the silence of being… — Kimberly Derting Love Copy Share Image
