“I like you,” he says. My body is rigid. “And I don’t mean as a friend.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“But I could be mistaking our friendship for something more, because I want to mistake it for something more.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“And friends don't let other friends make drunken declarations and expect them to act upon them the next day.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“You don't always have to solve your problems alone, you know. This is why people talk to their friends.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“It's about isolation and loneliness, but it's also about friendship. Being exactly what the other person needs.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“I don't want to feel this way around him. I want things to be normal. I want to be his friend, not… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Yes, St. Claire. I like you. But I can't say it aloud, because he's my friend. And friends don't let other friends… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Cricket tells a joke and turns to see if I'm laughing, if I think he's funny, and I want him to know… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“He looks up. Our eyes lock,and he breaks into a slow smile. My heart beats faster and faster. Almost there.He sets down… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“That was interesting.Who was that?" Matt looks unhappy. "What?" I ask him. "You'll talk to that guy,but you won't talk to us… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“This warmth over the telephone. Is it possible for home to be a person and not a place? Bridgette used to be home to… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“I wasn't being a git. I wasn't even being a twat, or a wanker, or any of your other bleeding Briticisms -” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“You said on my birthday that you were afraid of being alone, but I’ve been here this whole time. This whole time.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Lola: Do you think things have to be easy? For it to work? Cricket: NO. I mean, yes, but... sometimes there are... extenuating circumstances.… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Thanks. I forgot how to flip off the English. I'll use the correct hand gesture next time." "My pleasure. Always happy to educate.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“Beautiful. He called me beautiful! But wait. I don't like Dave. Do I like Dave?” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“We're enveloped in pitch black. "Wait here," I whisper. "Are you getting your ax?" "Handcuffs." "Kinky. But, okay, I'll try it.” — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image
“And, suddenly, I want to touch him. Not a push, or a shove, or even a friendly hug. I want to feel the creases… — Stephanie Perkins Copy Share Image