“I step in to give him a hug, but his hand comes in between us. His hand. Because he doesn't want to do any more than shake. With the girl he's made love to. Whose heart is bursting out of… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I run my fingers along the thick, fabric wallpaper to steady myself. Putting one foot in front of another feels like learning to walk all over again. My body's still working. Heart's still beating. Lungs still moving. But not because… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“It's killing me not to do everything in my power to beg you to be with me. To wait for me, because I'm waiting… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“He’s the need and the sparks and the laughter, and he touches my heart in a way it’s never been touched before. It’s terrifying… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“WHAT IS SAFE? Is safe the hands that hold you no matter what? Or is safe someone hurting enough to fight? Is safe the… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“His light blue eyes hit me just like they always have. They go through me, strip me bare, and form a knot in my… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“The problem is that when you change Romeo and Juliet’s story it ends up like that ridiculous Taylor Swift song. And that’s not what… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“People don't want the truth when they ask how you're doing after you lost your brother.” — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“As much as I should keep my heart in my chest, part of it runs away with him. And maybe that means part of… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I inhale deeply and hold it. Every time I do this lately, I feel like I need to see how long I can hold… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I lean closer and whisper. "I'm already there, so I guess I'll wait for you” — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“Like I'm flying." I smile and tilt my face closer to hers. Close enough that I can feel her breath on my face. "like… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
“I step in to give him a hug, but his hand comes in between us. His hand. Because he doesn't want to do any… — Jolene Perry Copy Share Image
