“You’re so tan.” “Spent a lot of time outside,” I say slowly, fingers crossed that she doesn’t want to talk too much… — Kristin Rae Fingers crossed Copy Share Image
“Nina’s already thinking about grad school? Is she that much older than you?” “A few years, yeah.” “Whoa.” I refrain from making… — Kristin Rae Comments Copy Share Image
“It’s always good to try new things. Especially if it scares you a little bit.” — Kristin Rae New things Copy Share Image
“Gorgeous? Check. Italian? Check. Fall in love with and bring home to Mom and Dad? Not. Even. Close.” — Kristin Rae Beauty Copy Share Image
“The bathroom appears clean and, thankfully, normal. Although there are two toilets right next to each other. Wait. One is definitely a… — Kristin Rae Toilet Copy Share Image
“It seems crazy that people back home dream of going to places like Italy, and people in Italy dream of going to… — Kristin Rae Copy Share Image
“We stop at the gate to the apartment, but Bruno’s still hanging on to me. “The key,” he says, swaying his hips.… — Kristin Rae Bruno Copy Share Image
“Just the idea of seeing the ruins of Pompeii in person makes me ache deep inside. Then there’s Darren, no longer off… — Kristin Rae Photography Copy Share Image
“ASSIGNMENT NUMERO NOVE: THE PERFECT MAN We talk about boys a lot. Especially who’s hot, who’s not, and why. But if the… — Kristin Rae Attributes Copy Share Image
“So theater, huh? Not sure I saw that one coming either.” “Why?” My cheeks are warm, but I keep in front of… — Kristin Rae Actor Copy Share Image
“Our lips touch until the last possible moment when the doors of the train threaten to close at his stop in Manarola.… — Kristin Rae Fitness Copy Share Image
“I’m Darren, and this is Nina,” he says to me when she stops next to him. Nina looks me over. “Hi.” Her… — Kristin Rae Nina Says Copy Share Image
“How could you just…not think ? I don’t understand you. I know we raised you better than that. You’ve completely disrespected us.”… — Kristin Rae Money Copy Share Image
“But then she might also point out that you never know what could happen unless you try. That each of our choices,… — Kristin Rae Choices Copy Share Image
“I assumed this was a fishing boat, but it’s not dirty and it doesn’t reek of dead fish, so I’m not sure… — Kristin Rae Copy Share Image
“The Pantheon was huge, but this thing is so massive, I can’t even take it all in at once. I have to… — Kristin Rae Pantheon Copy Share Image
“I stare at his relaxed face, pale in the dim light. Nearly asleep, he looks vulnerable. Like I could tell him anything… — Kristin Rae Brown eyes Copy Share Image
“This Darren,” Chiara finally says as we approach Riomaggiore, still huddled under the bright umbrella. “Is he the same boy you told… — Kristin Rae Two Time Copy Share Image
“I thought you’d be here,” calls a rough voice over my left shoulder. I turn to find Darren only inches away, holding… — Kristin Rae Candle Copy Share Image
“Do you want me to get your back for you?” Cringe. “No, I’m fine.” “Okay, then could you get mine? I don’t… — Kristin Rae Bad thoughts Copy Share Image
“So tell me about you. Who is Pippa, in the broad scheme of things?” He winks. I return the smile. “Well, I’m… — Kristin Rae Bad thing Copy Share Image
“I stop at the image of me between Darren and Nina, the Colosseum stretching up behind us. It’s such an iconic structure,… — Kristin Rae Gaze Copy Share Image
“When I called and heard your voice mail greeting this morning, something inside me just clicked. I had to see you. Today.”… — Kristin Rae Gaze Copy Share Image
“Oh, well…they’ve been a little relaxed because of Gram’s passing, but I’ve been assured once school starts my life will be all… — Kristin Rae Gaze Copy Share Image
“We’re in Florence.” He looks at Tate and Nina with wide eyes. “We have to go. Now!” They all scramble to gather… — Kristin Rae Embrace Copy Share Image
“Are you writing in your diary?” Even through the whisper I can tell he’s laughing. “No.” I feel in the dark for… — Kristin Rae Eyes looking Copy Share Image
“Wordlessly, Darren sits at the edge of the next bed, which leaves the one between him and the wall for me. I’m… — Kristin Rae Dreams Copy Share Image
“I was sitting here for, like, an hour before you even sat down.” “Why?” he asks, observing our surroundings with a sweep… — Kristin Rae Gaze Copy Share Image
“You try this before?” he asks. I shake my head. I’ve had versions of it back home, but the sight and aroma… — Kristin Rae Food Copy Share Image
“Pippas,” he nearly whispers. “I tell you something that you do not know.” My heart picks up speed and I nestle deeper… — Kristin Rae End time Copy Share Image
“Darren,” I begin, swallowing the lump in my throat and forcing myself to keep eye contact. I need answers. I can’t go… — Kristin Rae Eye contact Copy Share Image
“ Benvenuta a la Via dell’Amore,” he says, poking a bright pink lock with Ashlee + Jake written on it in white… — Kristin Rae Afternoon sun Copy Share Image
“I sit at an empty table after the lunch rush and turn to the last assignment in my journal. This one’s the… — Kristin Rae Art Copy Share Image
“I stop in my tracks to look up, completely disrupting the flow of tourist traffic. It’s directly in front of me, in… — Kristin Rae Skyscrapers Copy Share Image
“ Goals update: Don’t get arrested Don’t make a fool out of myself in public--FAILED Get my picture taken… — Kristin Rae Failed Copy Share Image
“I can’t believe you’re here,” I say, clasping his hand in mine. “Where were you when you left that voice mail earlier… — Kristin Rae Last minute Copy Share Image
“I think I may cool off in the water for a few minutes. Do you want to come?” He stands and brushes… — Kristin Rae Cool water Copy Share Image
“ Ciao, Bruno! ” someone calls from a boat puttering slowly into the marina. A hard line sets Bruno’s jaw for a… — Kristin Rae Calls Boat Copy Share Image
“Overwhelmed with the need to touch him, I reach out and trace along his sharp jawline, stopping just before his lips. I… — Kristin Rae Gaze Copy Share Image
“What did you say to him?” I ask when I’ve recovered the ability to speak. “I told him that he should knock… — Kristin Rae Getting dressed Copy Share Image
