--- title: "21 Laurel Quotes By Aprilynne Pike" description: "21 Laurel quotes by Aprilynne Pike. Plus more from Aprilynne Pike and more Laurel sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only_66554.png" --- > [“It didn't matter to her that Tamani only had weak magic, he was magic.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only-had-weak-magic-he-was-magic/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only_66554.png) > [“But with me, you are never just a spring faerie.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/but-with-me-you-are-never-just-a-spring-faerie/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/532/aprilynne-pike-4513_faerie_but-with-me-you-are-never-just-a-spring_2844011.png) > [“Laurel nodded slowly, then paused. "I love him, Mom." "I know you do. But there are a lot of different kinds of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/laurel-nodded-slowly-then-paused-i-love-him-mom-i-know-you-do-but/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/09a/aprilynne-pike-4513_different-kinds-of-l_laurel-nodded-slowly-then-paused-i-love_638984.png) > [“Tamani?" she asked, even though she knew this was the wrong time. "How is a plant supposed to beat a superstrong troll?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-she-asked-even-though-she-knew-this-was-the-wrong-time-how-is/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13d/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_tamani-she-asked-even-though-she-knew-th_27607.png) > [“He'd been back for about two weeks, and everything in Laurel's life had been thrown into Chaos. Sexy, sexy chaos.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/he-d-been-back-for-about-two-weeks-and-everything-in-laurel-s-life/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/58e/aprilynne-pike-4513_chaos_he-d-been-back-for-about-two-weeks-and-e_3152858.png) > [“Tamani paused and mulled this over for a few seconds. "If I say no, are you going to follow me anyway?" "Of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-paused-and-mulled-this-over-for-a-few-seconds-if-i-say-no-are/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/26b/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_tamani-paused-and-mulled-this-over-for-a_1860015.png) > [“Her two worlds, two lives that she tried so hard to keep separate, were crashing together. And she felt helpless to stop…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/her-two-worlds-two-lives-that-she-tried-so-hard-to-keep-separate-were/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_her-two-worlds-two-lives-that-she-tried_2581068.png) > [“And do you really think someone's going to look at you and say, 'Hmm, I think that girl's a plant'?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/and-do-you-really-think-someone-s-going-to-look-at-you-and-say-hmm-i/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_and-do-you-really-think-someone-s-going_1658907.png) > [“Tamani:" "I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-intentions-i-can-t-steal/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b72/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_tamani-i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclai_1692462.png) > [“He lives for you, Laurel, and that's not some kind of figure of speech.He lives every day for you.Even after you moved…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-some-kind-of-figure-of-speech-2/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/514/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_2386018.png) > [“Oh my gosh, is that an iPhone?!" Laurel asked, her voice unconsciously rising in pitch and volume. Tamani looked up at her,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/oh-my-gosh-is-that-an-iphone-laurel-asked-her-voice-unconsciously/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b4e/aprilynne-pike-4513_cell-phone_oh-my-gosh-is-that-an-iphone-laurel-aske_2018831.png) > [“One way or another, I'll watch her from a distance, silently and wihtout her knowledge, if that's what it takes. And no…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/one-way-or-another-i-ll-watch-her-from-a-distance-silently-and/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/49a/aprilynne-pike-4513_entire-life_one-way-or-another-i-ll-watch-her-from-a_1986145.png) > [“I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-intentions-i-can-t-steal-you/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e7/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-in_3011287.png) > [“Is he really in love with you?" Chelsea asked after a long, silent moment. "Yes," Laurel admitted, looking up at Chelsea but…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/is-he-really-in-love-with-you-chelsea-asked-after-a-long-silent/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/aprilynne-pike-4513_good-luck_is-he-really-in-love-with-you-chelsea-as_1001058.png) > [“I've loved you for a long time, ' she said. 'But there was always something holding me back. Maybe it was that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/i-ve-loved-you-for-a-long-time-she-said-but-there-was-always/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bc/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_i-ve-loved-you-for-a-long-time-she-said_1054649.png) > [“So there's magic? Real magic? It's not just all scientific like David says?" Tamani rolled his eyes. "David again?" Laurel bristled. "He's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/so-there-s-magic-real-magic-it-s-not-just-all-scientific-like-david/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_so-there-s-magic-real-magic-it-s-not-jus_679001.jpg) > [“It's your call," he said softly, "but whatever you decide, I'll help you." He placed a soft, warm hand at the back…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatever-you-decide-i-ll-help-you/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/96e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatev_230612.jpg) > [“-What's so funny?" "-Sorry," David said, reddening again. "You just taste so sweet." "-What do you mean, sweet?" He licked his bottom…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/what-s-so-funny-sorry-david-said-reddening-again-you-just-taste-so/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/776/aprilynne-pike-4513_david_what-s-so-funny-sorry-david-said-reddeni_3018206.jpg) > [“You could be David's friend too". She glanced at Tamani when he said nothing. He was frowning. "The two of you really…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glanced-at-tamani-when-he-said/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/74d/aprilynne-pike-4513_friendship_you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glan_103791.jpg) > [“Would you rather you were able to experience the reunion with a long-lost set of parents who had been suffering for years…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/would-you-rather-you-were-able-to-experience-the-reunion-with-a-long/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c05/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_would-you-rather-you-were-able-to-experi_3193518.png) > [“He lives for you, Laurel, and that’s not some kind of figure of speech. He lives every day for you. All he…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-some-kind-of-figure-of-speech/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_514506.png) ## More by Aprilynne Pike > [“If your clothes are enough to drive would-be friends away, they're not the kind of friends you want." Typical mother advice. Sweet, honest, and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/if-your-clothes-are-enough-to-drive-would-be-friends-away-they-re-not/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“Tamani?" she asked, even though she knew this was the wrong time. "How is a plant supposed to beat a superstrong troll?”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-she-asked-even-though-she-knew-this-was-the-wrong-time-how-is/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“It didn't matter to her that Tamani only had weak magic, he was magic.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only-had-weak-magic-he-was-magic/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“...I'm the last person to tell you that you need a guy to make you happy. But if you're not moving on because you're…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/i-m-the-last-person-to-tell-you-that-you-need-a-guy-to-make-you-happy/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [ “He exuded wisdom-even the wisest...were pale, flickering candles next to the nourishing solar illumination of \[his\] insights.” ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/he-exuded-wisdom-even-the-wisest-were-pale-flickering-candles-next-to/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“You could be David's friend too". She glanced at Tamani when he said nothing. He was frowning. "The two of you really have a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glanced-at-tamani-when-he-said/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“Laurel rolled her eyes. “Now there‟s something I really wanted to know ” she said sarcastically. “Ah come on—everyone wonders.” “Do not ” “Sure.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/laurel-rolled-her-eyes-now-there-s-something-i-really-wanted-to-know/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“It's your call," he said softly, "but whatever you decide, I'll help you." He placed a soft, warm hand at the back of her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatever-you-decide-i-ll-help-you/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“You live your life and continue with all of your normal activities. I'll keep you safe," he said stepping forward to sweep a lock…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/you-live-your-life-and-continue-with-all-of-your-normal-activities-i/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“Tamani looked at her gravely, and reached up to tuck her hair behind her ear. He hesitated for an instant, then his hands found…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-looked-at-her-gravely-and-reached-up-to-tuck-her-hair-behind/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“Paranormalcy seduced me. The two sexy paranormals who vie for Evie's affections each had their own victory; one won Evie's heart and the other…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/paranormalcy-seduced-me-the-two-sexy-paranormals-who-vie-for-evie-s/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [No - the light in Tamani's eyes was much more than a reflection. It was the fire that melted her anger and devastated her…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/no-the-light-in-tamani-s-eyes-was-much-more-than-a-reflection-it-was/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“I think I could have won state today. Apparently, you put a troll on my heels and I turn into a superstar.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/i-think-i-could-have-won-state-today-apparently-you-put-a-troll-on-my/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“Tamani smiled softly and lifted a hand to her face, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear and letting his thumb rest on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-smiled-softly-and-lifted-a-hand-to-her-face-tucking-a-strand/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) > [“Like...instinct?" At that Laurel flopped down on her back, a frustrated breath whooshing out of her. "Oh man, instinct, that's like the F-word in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/like-instinct-at-that-laurel-flopped-down-on-her-back-a-frustrated/) [Aprilynne Pike](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aprilynne-pike/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/laurel/aprilynne-pike/#itemlist", "name": "21 Laurel Quotes By Aprilynne Pike", "numberOfItems": 21, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“It didn't matter to her that Tamani only had weak magic, he was magic.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only-had-weak-magic-he-was-magic/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only_66554.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only_66554.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a7a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-didn-t-matter-to-her-that-tamani-only_66554.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“It didn't matter to her that Tamani only had weak magic, he was magic.” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“But with me, you are never just a spring faerie.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/but-with-me-you-are-never-just-a-spring-faerie/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/532/aprilynne-pike-4513_faerie_but-with-me-you-are-never-just-a-spring_2844011.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/532/aprilynne-pike-4513_faerie_but-with-me-you-are-never-just-a-spring_2844011.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/532/aprilynne-pike-4513_faerie_but-with-me-you-are-never-just-a-spring_2844011.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“But with me, you are never just a spring faerie.” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Laurel nodded slowly, then paused. \"I love him, Mom.\" \"I know you do. 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And she felt helpless to stop it.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/her-two-worlds-two-lives-that-she-tried-so-hard-to-keep-separate-were/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_her-two-worlds-two-lives-that-she-tried_2581068.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_her-two-worlds-two-lives-that-she-tried_2581068.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/13a/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_her-two-worlds-two-lives-that-she-tried_2581068.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Her two worlds, two lives that she tried so hard to keep separate, were crashing together. And she felt…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 8, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“And do you really think someone's going to look at you and say, 'Hmm, I think that girl's a plant'?”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/and-do-you-really-think-someone-s-going-to-look-at-you-and-say-hmm-i/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_and-do-you-really-think-someone-s-going_1658907.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_and-do-you-really-think-someone-s-going_1658907.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec7/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_and-do-you-really-think-someone-s-going_1658907.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“And do you really think someone's going to look at you and say, 'Hmm, I think that girl's a plant'?” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 9, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Tamani:\" \"I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask.\" \"And if I don't?\" Laurel said, her voice barley above a whisper. \"Then I guess I'll wait forever.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/tamani-i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-intentions-i-can-t-steal/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b72/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_tamani-i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclai_1692462.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b72/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_tamani-i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclai_1692462.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b72/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_tamani-i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclai_1692462.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Tamani:\" \"I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 10, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“He lives for you, Laurel, and that's not some kind of figure of speech.He lives every day for you.Even after you moved to Crescent City,all he did every day was talk about you,worry about you, wonder what was happening, if he would ever see you again. And even what I told him I was sick of hearing about you, I could tell he was still thinking about you.Every moment of every day.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-some-kind-of-figure-of-speech-2/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/514/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_2386018.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/514/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_2386018.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/514/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_2386018.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“He lives for you, Laurel, and that's not some kind of figure of speech.He lives every day for you.Even after…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 11, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Oh my gosh, is that an iPhone?!\" Laurel asked, her voice unconsciously rising in pitch and volume. Tamani looked up at her, his expression blank.\"Yeah?\" \"He has an iPhone,\" Laurel said to David. \"My faerie sentry who generally lives without running water has an iPhone. That's. Just. Great. Everyone in the whole world has a cell phone except me. That's awesome .”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/oh-my-gosh-is-that-an-iphone-laurel-asked-her-voice-unconsciously/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b4e/aprilynne-pike-4513_cell-phone_oh-my-gosh-is-that-an-iphone-laurel-aske_2018831.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b4e/aprilynne-pike-4513_cell-phone_oh-my-gosh-is-that-an-iphone-laurel-aske_2018831.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b4e/aprilynne-pike-4513_cell-phone_oh-my-gosh-is-that-an-iphone-laurel-aske_2018831.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Oh my gosh, is that an iPhone?!\" Laurel asked, her voice unconsciously rising in pitch and volume. Tamani…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 12, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“One way or another, I'll watch her from a distance, silently and wihtout her knowledge, if that's what it takes. And no matter how long you live--I'll be around when you're gone. I get to spend my entire life either with Laurel, or watching over her while she's with someone else. Bliss or torture--there's really no middle ground.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/one-way-or-another-i-ll-watch-her-from-a-distance-silently-and/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/49a/aprilynne-pike-4513_entire-life_one-way-or-another-i-ll-watch-her-from-a_1986145.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/49a/aprilynne-pike-4513_entire-life_one-way-or-another-i-ll-watch-her-from-a_1986145.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/49a/aprilynne-pike-4513_entire-life_one-way-or-another-i-ll-watch-her-from-a_1986145.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“One way or another, I'll watch her from a distance, silently and wihtout her knowledge, if that's what it…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 13, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask,\" Tamani said. \"And if I don't?\" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper. \"Then I guess I'll be waiting forever.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-intentions-i-can-t-steal-you/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e7/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-in_3011287.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e7/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-in_3011287.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7e7/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_i-can-t-just-storm-in-and-proclaim-my-in_3011287.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 14, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Is he really in love with you?\" Chelsea asked after a long, silent moment. \"Yes,\" Laurel admitted, looking up at Chelsea but leaving her head against the wheel. Chelsea raised her eyebrows. \"Well. Good luck with that.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/is-he-really-in-love-with-you-chelsea-asked-after-a-long-silent/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/aprilynne-pike-4513_good-luck_is-he-really-in-love-with-you-chelsea-as_1001058.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/aprilynne-pike-4513_good-luck_is-he-really-in-love-with-you-chelsea-as_1001058.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f0b/aprilynne-pike-4513_good-luck_is-he-really-in-love-with-you-chelsea-as_1001058.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Is he really in love with you?\" Chelsea asked after a long, silent moment. \"Yes,\" Laurel admitted, looking…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 15, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“I've loved you for a long time, ' she said. 'But there was always something holding me back. Maybe it was that I was afraid of an emotion that was so consuming. It still frightens me,' she admitted in a whisper. Tamani chuckled. 'If it makes you feel any better, it scares the daylights out of me on a regular basis.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/i-ve-loved-you-for-a-long-time-she-said-but-there-was-always/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bc/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_i-ve-loved-you-for-a-long-time-she-said_1054649.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bc/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_i-ve-loved-you-for-a-long-time-she-said_1054649.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bc/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne-pike_i-ve-loved-you-for-a-long-time-she-said_1054649.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“I've loved you for a long time, ' she said. 'But there was always something holding me back. Maybe it was…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 16, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“So there's magic? Real magic? It's not just all scientific like David says?\" Tamani rolled his eyes. \"David again?\" Laurel bristled. \"He's my friend. My best friend.\" \"Not your boyfriend?\" \"No. I mean...no.\" Tamani stared at her for several seconds. \"So the position's still open?\" Laurel rolled her eyes. \"We are so not having this conversation.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/so-there-s-magic-real-magic-it-s-not-just-all-scientific-like-david/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_so-there-s-magic-real-magic-it-s-not-jus_679001.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_so-there-s-magic-real-magic-it-s-not-jus_679001.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_so-there-s-magic-real-magic-it-s-not-jus_679001.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“So there's magic? Real magic? It's not just all scientific like David says?\" Tamani rolled his eyes. \"David…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 17, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“It's your call,\" he said softly, \"but whatever you decide, I'll help you.\" He placed a soft, warm hand at the back of her neck and Laurel's breath caught in her chest. \"Whatever you need, I'll be. If you need the science geek to give you answers from a textbook, I'm your guy; if you just want a friend to sit by you in bio and help you feel better when you're sad, I'm still your guy.\" His thumb slowly stroked across her earlobe and down her cheek. \"And if you need someone to hold you and protect you from anyone in the world who might want to hurt you, then I am definitely your guy.\" His pale-blue eyes bore into hers, and for a second she couldn't breath. \"But it's all up to you,\" he whispered.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatever-you-decide-i-ll-help-you/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/96e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatev_230612.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/96e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatev_230612.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/96e/aprilynne-pike-4513_aprilynne_it-s-your-call-he-said-softly-but-whatev_230612.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“It's your call,\" he said softly, \"but whatever you decide, I'll help you.\" He placed a soft, warm hand at…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 18, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“-What's so funny?\" \"-Sorry,\" David said, reddening again. \"You just taste so sweet.\" \"-What do you mean, sweet?\" He licked his bottom lip one more time. \"-You taste like honey.\" \"-Honey?\" \"-Yeah, I thought I was going nuts the day...well, you know, that one day. But it was the same today. Your mouth is really sweet.\" He paused for a second, then grinned. \"-Hot like honey-like nectar. That makes more sense.\" \"-Great. Now I'm going to have to explain that to everyone I kiss for the rest of my life unless it's you or another faerie.\" She'd almost said Tamani's name. Her fingers flew to the ring around her neck. David shrugged. \"-Then don't kiss anyone except me.\" \"-David...\" \"-I'm just offering up the obvious solution,\" he said, hands up in protest.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/what-s-so-funny-sorry-david-said-reddening-again-you-just-taste-so/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/776/aprilynne-pike-4513_david_what-s-so-funny-sorry-david-said-reddeni_3018206.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/776/aprilynne-pike-4513_david_what-s-so-funny-sorry-david-said-reddeni_3018206.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/776/aprilynne-pike-4513_david_what-s-so-funny-sorry-david-said-reddeni_3018206.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“-What's so funny?\" \"-Sorry,\" David said, reddening again. \"You just taste so sweet.\" \"-What do you mean…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 19, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“You could be David's friend too\". She glanced at Tamani when he said nothing. He was frowning. \"The two of you really have a lot in common, and we're all in this together\". He shook his head. \"It wouldn't work\". \"Why not? He's a nice guy. And it would do you good to have some human friends\", she said hinting at what she suspected was the root of the problem. \"It's not that\", Tamani said, gesturing vaguely with one hand. \"Then why?\" Laurel asked, exasperated. \"I just don't want to cosy up to the guy whose girl I have every intention of stealing”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glanced-at-tamani-when-he-said/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/74d/aprilynne-pike-4513_friendship_you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glan_103791.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/74d/aprilynne-pike-4513_friendship_you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glan_103791.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/74d/aprilynne-pike-4513_friendship_you-could-be-david-s-friend-too-she-glan_103791.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“You could be David's friend too\". She glanced at Tamani when he said nothing. He was frowning. \"The two of…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 20, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Would you rather you were able to experience the reunion with a long-lost set of parents who had been suffering for years missing and loving you or would you rather they weren't hurting while you were raised by human parents who adore you?\" Laurel swallowed. \"I hadn't thought of it that way.\" Tamani smiled softly and lifted a hand to her face, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear and letting his thumb rest on her cheek. \"Trust me, it's no picnic missing you. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/would-you-rather-you-were-able-to-experience-the-reunion-with-a-long/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c05/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_would-you-rather-you-were-able-to-experi_3193518.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c05/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_would-you-rather-you-were-able-to-experi_3193518.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c05/aprilynne-pike-4513_laurel_would-you-rather-you-were-able-to-experi_3193518.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Would you rather you were able to experience the reunion with a long-lost set of parents who had been…” — Aprilynne Pike", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 21, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“He lives for you, Laurel, and that’s not some kind of figure of speech. He lives every day for you. All he did every day was talk about you, worry about you, wonder what was happening, if he would ever see you again. And even when I told him I was sick of hearing about you, I could tell he was still thinking about you. Every moment of the day. And you dont appreciate that. He lost his father last spring. That was the worst part ever. He was so distraught. But he knew it would be okay, because you were going to come see him. ‘In May’ he told me ‘She’s coming in May’. But you didn’t come in May. He waited for you every day, Laurel. And then, when you finally showed up at the end of June, the second he saw you-the instant he saw you- you were forgiven. And everytime you come and then leave- go back to your human boy- you shatter him all over again. And honestly, I dont think you even care.”", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aprilynne Pike" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/aprilynne-pike/he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-some-kind-of-figure-of-speech/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_514506.png", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_514506.png", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/061/aprilynne-pike-4513_communication_he-lives-for-you-laurel-and-that-s-not-s_514506.png", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“He lives for you, Laurel, and that’s not some kind of figure of speech. He lives every day for you. 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