“It takes a long time to learn someone. It takes a long time to see a person as a whole spectrum, from worst to best—from the mismanaged heartache that lands them in AA to the pancake dinners, from the hurtful… — Emery Lord Copy Share Image
“I swear his looks are pure Darwinism. If he wasn't so cute, someone would have killed him for being annoying by now.” — Emery Lord Copy Share
“And I want to be one of them. I want to be one of them so, so badly - to fit into this balance,… — Emery Lord Copy Share
“There I was, clinging to the scraps of happiness that I could finally feel again: coffee and books and an afternoon with my best… — Emery Lord Copy Share
“Because I've recently learned, in a very painful way, that life is short. And I don't want to waste my time with anyone who… — Emery Lord Copy Share
“Matt's still watching my face closely, as if nerdy glasses are going to manifest on my face.” — Emery Lord Copy Share
“Summer crushes happen all the time, right? Because you feel far away from the real world, everything seems more...possible. Every person seems more vital.” — Emery Lord Copy Share
“I’ve been arguing on the side of a dirt road with a petulant singer who’s wearing a guitar on his back. This entire scene… — Emery Lord Copy Share
“Not even Dee's good influence could keep me from trying to hurt my parents the way they hurt me. At least that's what my… — Emery Lord Copy Share
“Matt's low voice, and Dee's hoarse giggling make a summer soundtrack I'll replay even when the tour is over.” — Emery Lord Copy Share
“What?" I ask. He looks startled out of his thoughts. "What do you mean what ?" "I mean, just then," I say, "that look… — Emery Lord Copy Share
“You are the only person who can build emotional barriers, but you're also the only person who can topple them. Other people can't knock… — Emery Lord Copy Share
