“He knew what day it was; he knew how little time was left.” — Nora Sakavic Little time Copy Share Image
“Damn it all to hell. Hemmick! You were supposed to wake them up ten miles ago." "I don't want to die," Nicky… — Nora Sakavic Hell Copy Share Image
“Renee smiled. "Maybe not. I am a bad person trying very hard to be a good person,” — Nora Sakavic Bad person Copy Share Image
“Be here at six o'clock tomorrow morning," Wymack said. "We've got a game to win Friday.” — Nora Sakavic Football Copy Share Image
“He could be anyone, anywhere in the world, but he'd be alone until the day he died.” — Nora Sakavic Died Copy Share Image
“The next time I come for you, you will follow me," Kevin said. "Why?" Neil asked. "It's time to collect what's mine,"… — Nora Sakavic Next time Copy Share Image
“Kevin's not allowed to drive your car but Renee is?" Neil asked. "It's fun telling Kevin no," Andrew said with a wicked… — Nora Sakavic Neil Asked Copy Share Image
“Neil wondered what alternate universe he'd stumbled into. "Andrew hit you.” — Nora Sakavic Alternate Universe Copy Share Image
“By then the referees were on court, and Nicky blew them a kiss when he was handed his red card.” — Nora Sakavic Copy Share Image
“We are all very busy. It is difficult to keep in touch." "Well then." Kathy recovered with a bright smile. "Have I… — Nora Sakavic Busy Copy Share Image
“Kevin says you'll be a champion. Four years and you'll go pro. Five years and you'll be Court. He promised Coach. He… — Nora Sakavic Five years Copy Share Image
“You don't know anything," Aaron said, low and acidic. "You don't want me to be right," Neil guessed, "because if I am… — Nora Sakavic Don Know Copy Share Image
“I can take care of myself," Neil said. "Watch me beam with pride. It's not your job to take care of yourself… — Nora Sakavic Care Copy Share Image
“For the first time in months he could finally breathe again. It was such a relief it was frightening; Neil hadn't meant… — Nora Sakavic Breathe Copy Share Image
“You hate me, remember?" "Every inch of you," Andrew said. "That doesn't mean I wouldn't blow you." The world tilted a little… — Nora Sakavic Remember Copy Share Image
“You'll meet Kevin's girlfriend later this year, I'm sure." "You're lying." Neil stared at her. "Kevin doesn't have a girlfriend. He's under… — Nora Sakavic Girlfriend Copy Share Image
“think it's better this way, with you as the last line of defense. You let us run ourselves into the ground and… — Nora Sakavic Life Copy Share Image
“A group of people shouldered their way up to the bar counter at Neil's back, pushing him into Andrew. Andrew didn't budge… — Nora Sakavic Neil Pushing Copy Share Image
“Round one: southeast versus southwest." Wymack picked up his clipboard and skimmed the top page. "Odd-ranked teams play on Thursdays this year,… — Nora Sakavic Football Copy Share Image
“I'll always have and be nothing." Andrew reached up and forcibly uncurled Neil's fingers from his mouth. He pushed Neil's hand out… — Nora Sakavic Stared Neil Copy Share Image
“Kevin was raised at Evermore, surrounded by the best and practically born with a racquet in his hand, whereas Andrew learned Exy… — Nora Sakavic Andrew Copy Share Image
“Renee told Neil last fall that Ravens weren't allowed to date. Tetsuji didn't want his team distracted from the game. Renee knew… — Nora Sakavic Told Neil Copy Share Image
“He ended up in the dead center of the room, with Andrew on one side of him and Matt on the other.… — Nora Sakavic Dreamed Copy Share Image
“We found out the ERC was going to cut us from the Class I ranks if we didn't stop losing. Coach asked… — Nora Sakavic Coach Asked Copy Share Image
“I didn't sign it," Neil said, looking up from his hands. He lifted his fingers to his face. He couldn't feel his… — Nora Sakavic Perserverance Copy Share Image
“Instead he drew fox paws down the border of his paper until Kevin came for him.” — Nora Sakavic Paper Kevin Copy Share Image
“Then don't trust 'Neil'," Neil said. "Trust me." "Oh, but who are you? Do you have a name?" "If you need one,… — Nora Sakavic Trust Copy Share Image
“You're not really him," Kevin said, so low Neil barely understood his words. "Tell me you aren't really Nathaniel.” — Nora Sakavic Said Low Copy Share Image
“You don't think he's crazy now?" "Crazy, nah," Nicky said. "Soulless, perhaps.” — Nora Sakavic Crazy Copy Share Image
“And you, Neil? Are you all right?" "I'm fine," Neil said, and Renee didn't push it.” — Nora Sakavic Didn Push Copy Share Image
“I need a yes or no. If we can talk Aaron and Andrew into doing joint sessions with you, can you fix… — Nora Sakavic Need Yes Copy Share Image
“Neil gave up on Kevin—for now—and let his teammates sweep him up into their celebration.” — Nora Sakavic Teammates Copy Share Image
“I got these in a fight," Neil said. "Why would Andrew do this to me?" "Uh, you don't know,” — Nora Sakavic Fight Copy Share Image
“If a bone isn't healing straight, you have no choice but to break it. They'll be fine.” — Nora Sakavic Bone Copy Share Image
“Katelyn's refusing to see me or talk to me until Andrew and I get counseling.” — Nora Sakavic Refusing Copy Share Image
“This was what Dan and Matt had been waiting for all semester: a catalyst to finally unite the team.” — Nora Sakavic Matt Waiting Copy Share Image
“Her serene veneer would probably always have him second-guessing her, but she understood the little things when it mattered most.” — Nora Sakavic Heart Copy Share Image
“I can give you my number," Marissa said. Neil didn't remember asking for it at any point that night. "What for?” — Nora Sakavic Asking Copy Share Image
