“When you grow accustomed to something, when it becomes part of your everyday life, you notice when it suddenly vanishes.” — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Love required sacrifice and making hard choices and doing things that were bigger than just you. It wasn't something you asked for,… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Some days the rain just seemed to fit, and today felt like one of those days. The morning sky was dark, layered… — Kimberly Derting Black clouds Copy Share Image
“She once again thought about how badly she wanted to crawl back beneath the mound of already cooling blankets that covered her… — Kimberly Derting Heart Copy Share Image
“He stood straight then, moving to stand directly in front of me as he dropped low and bowed dramatically. "Your Majesty.” — Kimberly Derting Honor Copy Share Image
“As if their actions were synchronized, they both jumped off the swings at the same moment, Jay racing toward the laddered steps… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Ewww!" Clair shrieked, shoving Chelsea away. "Get away from me!" "Leave her Alone Chels" Jules interupted, "or you're going to make her… — Kimberly Derting Adam and eve Copy Share Image
“Nothing's going to happen to you," Max interrupted, gripping my shoulders and forcing me to look at him. "Because you're not going… — Kimberly Derting Hell Copy Share Image
“You know she made me a list, don’t you?” “What do you mean?” “A list. Chelsea made me a list of questions… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“She was suddenly self-conscious of the fact that she and Jay were on the bed together, even though they'd been there, together… — Kimberly Derting Beneath the surface Copy Share Image
“What about her? Does she have a name? Not that I care really, but it would be rude to call her ‘new… — Kimberly Derting End of the day Copy Share Image
“Yeah, Jules!" Chelsea said in a voice thick with envy. "Go away, you're making the rest of us look bad." She winked… — Kimberly Derting Adam and eve Copy Share Image
“And then, shrugging, she mused, “I was just thinking about us.” She leaned her cheek against her hand as it clutched the… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Jay came over as soon as Violet called him; she didn’t even have to give him a reason. He was there in… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“When they stopped to pick up Mike, Violet started to get out so she could climb in back with Chelsea, giving Mike’s… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“I wanted to see if I could pick up some of those sticker badges you give out to kids. I like to… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Violet couldn’t help it—she giggled. Just a little. It was just too much. The whole thing. Jay trying to trick her into… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“What about her? Does she have a name? Not that I care really, but it would be rude to call her ‘new… — Kimberly Derting End of the day Copy Share Image
“If it makes you feel any better, he’s been all sad doll lately too.” “What are you talking about, Chels?” Chelsea stopped… — Kimberly Derting Awkward moment Copy Share Image
“He reached out and took her hand, wrapping it tightly in both of his. “Look, Vi, I don’t know exactly how to… — Kimberly Derting Beneath the surface Copy Share Image
“Jay glanced up at Violet, and there was something about the expression on his face that made her pause. He gave her… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“She already missed the feel of him beside her, and the scent of him around her. She sat up to give him… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Jay sat down across from Chelsea and took both of her hands in his. The oversized lunchroom was buzzing with activity, and… — Kimberly Derting Drama queen Copy Share Image
“At her feet, a luminous path lit the way through the grassy field. It was made entirely from glow sticks; each of… — Kimberly Derting Light Copy Share Image
“I saw the folded note peeking up from behind the cover of the book in which I'd hidden it. I brushed my… — Kimberly Derting Books Copy Share Image
“In the meantime, she and Jay sat shoulder to shoulder throughout the movie, and the warmth of his pressed up against her… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“What happened?” Violet asked Jay, when Mike went to join the girls in the kitchen, giving them a moment alone in front… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Violet felt so free. She could hear Jay laughing from behind her as he held on tight. She spun the craft first… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Nothing had changed in that moment when Violet and Jay had finally decided to have sex. Nothing-and everything. Violet was amazed by… — Kimberly Derting 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
“And the fifth year was the year they discovered the giant boulder at the edge of the playing field, behind which the… — Kimberly Derting Kiss Copy Share Image
“Violet had carefully chosen some long-hanging, loose-fitting basketball shorts to wear over her swimsuit, in hopes of keeping her injuries at least… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Jay insisted on carrying her up the back steps and into the kitchen, and this time Violet didn’t complain when he lifted… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“Is everything okay, Vi?” She swallowed, setting the rest down. “It’s perfect…” She wrapped her blanket around her and went to Jay’s… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“I had a dream, and I needed to go back and find out for sure if something—someone—was there.” When she glanced up,… — Kimberly Derting Cup of tea Copy Share Image
“Is this weird?" she asked with a satisfied sigh. Jay shook his head. "Nah," he answered, rubbing his hand along the sensitive… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“There," he said, admiring his own handiwork. "Good as new." Violet glanced at the ridiculously huge Band-Aids on her knees and looked… — Kimberly Derting Accusation Copy Share Image
“I’m okay. I think all this isolation, and all the extra security stuff, is just starting to wear on me. I’m going… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
“If it makes you feel any better, he’s been all sad doll lately too.” “What are you talking about, Chels?” Chelsea stopped… — Kimberly Derting Awkward moment Copy Share Image
“He considered her request before answering, and she could tell he was enjoying this. Jay loved this particular weakness of hers. “You… — Kimberly Derting Copy Share Image
