Andi Jaxon > Quotes

“Part of me craves human contact, but in reality, I can’t stand for anyone to touch my body. Arms and hands are okay, and sometimes a leg brush, but my torso is absolutely off limits.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“There was something about you from the very beginning that called to me, that told me I needed you just as much as you would need me. That’s as true today as it was then.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“My blind uncle moves faster than you, Albrooke. And he has no feet.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Why do I keep doing this for him? He’s never nice to anyone, why do I keep trying to take care of him? Because he’s broken, you just don’t know how much yet.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Because no ER is complete without a nurse named Jessica. It’s a rule.”
― Andi Jaxon, Tainted

“No, it’s fine. Trust me, they all want to meet you and you will probably be the new favorite.” I smile at him, hoping that doesn’t freak him out too much. His eyebrows pinch together in confusion. “I’m no one’s favorite anything.” “That’s bullshit. You’re my favorite.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“I won’t be complete without him. Not after this. He’s utterly wrecked me for anyone else.”
― Andi Jaxon, Broken

“I’m sure I’ll still have setbacks, things that trigger a memory that I wasn’t expecting and send me spiraling, but I know that Paul will love me through those times. He’ll hold me while I break down and not judge me for it, close the cabinet doors that I leave open, and only grumble a little when he finds the milk warm on the counter.”
― Andi Jaxon, Blurred Lines

“A finger touches my pinkie. My eyes pop open and my head snaps toward Jeremy. My body is tense once again, but my hands have stopped moving. What the hell is he doing? The video call on his phone has ended, now he’s scrolling through social media. Despite not looking at me and appearing completely oblivious to what is happening in my head, he hooks his finger around mine. He mutters something I don’t hear over the music in my ears but looks like ‘I’ve got you.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“he may not know it yet, and he may not like it, but that boy is mine. He’s always been mine, and he always fucking will be.”
― Andi Jaxon, Broken

“Be who you are and tell anyone who doesn’t like it to fuck off.”
― Andi Jaxon, Tainted

“This is what I’ve always craved but couldn’t ever ask for. He’s going to break my heart.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Flirt, fine, I’ll deal with it, but no touching.” His head is still lowered over my legs, but his eyes shoot to mine. “No one touches you but me.”
― Andi Jaxon, Broken

“A finger touches my pinkie. My eyes pop open and my head snaps toward Jeremy. My body is tense once again, but my hands have stopped moving. What the hell is he doing?”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Your worth isn’t defined by who you want to kiss or how you identify.”
― Andi Jaxon, Tainted

“I didn’t ask to be trans. No one asks for things that make their own lives harder or more dangerous. No one chooses a life that could end in a hate crime.”
― Andi Jaxon, Tainted

“The calm mask is cracking, fury and frustration are bubbling to the surface and I’m going to be the one who’s caught in its crosshairs. No one else seems to care, but for some reason, I do. So I keep putting myself in his way, keep pushing him.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Opening my door, I look at Preston’s bed and hate that he’s not there. Even if he wasn’t with his dad, he would be at the game right now. Needing comfort, I crawl into his bed, hold his pillow against my chest, and pull his blanket over me.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“But how can I trust him not to disappear on me again?” I lean my head back and close my eyes, taking in a cleansing breath. “I don’t know that I could survive it again.” “First of all, you have survived every bad day and fucked-up situation you’ve been in. Every single one. Did some of them leave a lasting impression? Yes, but you’re still here. You would survive it because I wouldn’t let you do anything less.”
― Andi Jaxon, Broken

“You’re a freak for enjoying it. He didn’t want you to touch him but you did it anyway. Monster. No one will ever want you. No one will love you.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“What’s the deal with Nick?” I look around the gym, but it’s empty except for us. “What are you talking about? There’s no deal.” He looks at me like I’m an idiot and I grit my teeth. This right here is why I don’t want people to know. I don’t want to deal with the intrusive questions and snide remarks. It’s only a few more months until I graduate and I don’t have to deal with this. “You really expect me to believe there isn’t something going on? Really? Do I look like a dumbass to you?” I open my mouth to respond but he holds up his hand. “Don’t answer that.” I snort and a smile starts to turn up one side of my mouth. “Nick and I are friends, kind of. You know how it is during the season, shit is busy and we really don’t have much time for anything besides school and hockey.” I shrug, trying to play it off like it’s not a big deal, but the ache in my stomach is a weight trying to pull me into the core of the earth. “Bullshit.” I stop the treadmill and stare at him. “Excuse me?” “Bull. Shit,” he enunciates. “You mope around the room when you aren’t in here or in class. Everyone else has a social life. Every. One. Else.” He takes a deep breath and watches me for a minute. “So, go shower, get changed, then go away. I’m kicking you out of the room for the day.” “You can’t kick me out of my own room.” I step down and wipe my face on my T-shirt. “Watch me. I’ll get the guys to help me carry your ass out if I have to.” “What the hell am I supposed to do all day?” “I don’t care.”
― Andi Jaxon, Off Sides

“baby.”
― Andi Jaxon, Off Sides

“I don’t understand why people have such a big issue with the alphabet mafia. Love is love. Who cares?”
― Andi Jaxon, Tainted

“Releasing his lips, I look him in the eye and ask him something I’ve never considered with another person. “Shower with me?”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Who knew being the son of a world-renowned plastic surgeon came with being his guinea pig? Lucky fucking me. Why couldn’t he just hit me like a normal abusive father? Oh, that’s right, because he can’t risk damaging his hands. My corrections are all about him, after all.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“I identify as bi, but I’ve never had anyone make me feel the way Eli does. It’s only ever been Eli. Like I’m Eli-sexual or something.”
― Andi Jaxon, Broken

“Because you’re a sadistic fuck who gets off on cutting up your kid for some perceived mistake that somehow brings shame to our name?”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Opening my door, I look at Preston’s bed and hate that he’s not there. Even if he wasn’t with his dad, he would be at the game right now. Needing comfort, I crawl into his bed, hold his pillow against my chest, and pull his blanket over me. His warm, clean, masculine scent lulls me right to sleep.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“Jeremy calling me, trying to stop me from leaving, almost broke me. He shouldn’t care about me. I’ve given him no reason to. But I need it.”
― Andi Jaxon, Hidden Scars

“You Are the Reason” by Calum Scott,”
― Andi Jaxon, Broken