“She tilts her head and puts her soft hand on my face, letting her fingertips glide down my neck, to my chest. She flattens her palm there, the heat of her hand searing through my shirt. "You're..." She pauses and… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I wanted you. I wanted us. You made all of this... I don't know. It sounds crazy, but you, in my life- knowing you… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I tell myself that I don't need him. But he's the only person I want right now.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I watch her duck into the building, a cavern in my chest so huge, I'm sure my next breath will flip me inside out.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“Even when we were together, in those quiet name-whispering moments, he never knew me. Never. And yeah, that was my fault, my choice, but… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“She felt raw, a painting that wasn't dry yet. One hard nudge and she'd smear all over the place.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“This shouldn't make sense," I say. "What?" "Us. You and me." He presses his forehead to mine. "But we do. Maybe it's crazy, yeah,… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“For a long time, when I was a little younger, I thought that was how every girl saw other girls— this mix between beauty… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“He leans forward and gives me a lopsided grin. "Everything about you is unexpected.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“Just because you're scared to like someone doesn't make the like go away.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“If anyone can inspire you to believe in real, honest-to-God love stories again, it's William Shakespeare.” — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“My heart is crushed within me. Here is the truth: You made me love you- your eyes and mouth and voice. You pulled me… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“Sam and me- star-crossed and still entangled up on a hill overlooking the city. On top of the world. I almost laugh at how… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“I guess the world really does end with a whimper, he says after a moment. "A whole lot of quiet, a million things left… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
“When he finally comes out, I edge down a little in the front seat of my car, torn between wanting to disappear and wanting… — Ashley Herring Blake Copy Share Image
