“I couldn’t wait for high school to be over. I didn’t let my exasperation show, however. I’d long since discovered how to… — M. Leighton High school Copy Share Image
“Nash says you bartend, right?” My eyes open to his. He’s staring down at me, so close I can see the vague… — M. Leighton Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“On second thought, maybe I’d rather you make me force you.” What the hell are you doing, man? -Nash” — M. Leighton Copy Share Image
“I saw a special on the Discovery Channel.” “You were watching the Discovery Channel?” “Yes.” “Um, why?” “I lost the remote.” “You… — M. Leighton Copy Share Image
“It felt like he'd been starved for sunshine and had now been deprived the chance of standing in its warmth.” — M. Leighton Sunshine Copy Share Image
“But the thing I notice most isn’t what’s in them—surprise, disbelief, curiosity, maybe a little pity—it’s what’s not. Judgment. Disdain. Horror. None… — M. Leighton Copy Share Image
“I know she’d get some crazy idea in her head that I’m bad for her. And that’s just not true. In fact,… — M. Leighton Life Copy Share Image
I resist the urge to pump my fist. I'm not sure why, but I feel like I've just won some sort of… — M. Leighton Competition Copy Share Image
“I've loved you from the moment I met you. For fourteen years, I've loved you. And I'll love you for a million… — M. Leighton Love Copy Share Image
“So that's how you charm the cobra," I quip. He smiles devilishly. "If you really want to see what effect you have… — M. Leighton Copy Share Image
“When I lift my head, my eyes meet hers and in them, whether she would ever admit it or not, is desire.… — M. Leighton Desire Copy Share Image
“If I ever stood a chance of resisting her, it evaporates the instant she leans into me. So does every last ounce… — M. Leighton Hot body Copy Share Image
“I can’t stop thinking about doing this to you,” he whispers, so quietly I can barely hear him. “Tell me to stop… — M. Leighton Copy Share Image
“There are customers in the chairs in the lobby. They must be waiting. ” — M. Leighton Copy Share Image
“Promise you’ll never leave me. Stay with me, Olivia. Come home with me tomorrow and stay.” “I’ll stay with you as long… — M. Leighton Cash Copy Share Image
“You are the beautiful notes in every song I sing. You are the beautiful face behind every lyric I write. You are… — M. Leighton Beautiful face Copy Share Image
“You are such a piece of shit,” I yell into the quiet cab, slapping the horn accidentally. It makes a sound like… — M. Leighton Car Copy Share Image
“I’m lying on Cash’s chest, tracing his tattoo. “What does this mean?” I whisper. “It’s the Chinese symbol for awesome,” he teases… — M. Leighton Shaking my head Copy Share Image
“There you are,” she says flinging her arms. “And just as I suspected. I’ve been worrying my ass off and you’ve been… — M. Leighton Ginger Copy Share Image
“If you’re going to look at me that way, I might need to warn you about me,” he says, taking a step… — M. Leighton Alec Copy Share Image
“I realize that our world has come full circle. That, for all the pain and suffering, for all the lies and deception,… — M. Leighton Full circle Copy Share Image
“Do me a favor,” he whispers, curling my fingers over the back of his and bringing them to his mouth. “What?” His… — M. Leighton Dreams Copy Share Image
“Tonight is your one free pass. Just know that the next time you look at me this way, I'll feel compelled to… — M. Leighton Next time Copy Share Image