Mile High (Windy City, #1)

by Liz Tomforde

She lets out an arrogant laugh. “You’re in love with yourself.” “Someone’s gotta be.” The statement holds way more truth than she realizes.

That’s what therapy has taught me—to love myself. And I do. Unapologetically and without question, I love myself. Someone’s got to.

I don’t need a single fucking thing, but it’s like that light has been a magnet, and I can’t keep myself from pressing it, knowing that every time I do, a sexy flight attendant with a bit of an attitude gets delivered to me.

i like him he’s funny

WOAH man realized he liked her and lost all his game

I’m currently entirely tongue-tied

“You following me?” he silently mouths from across the bar.

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BANTER

I kind of like the way that sounds—seeing her after every game.

HE DID NOT LISTEN TO A SINGLE WORD HE SAID I CANT LMFAOOOOO

Finally, Stevie’s blue-green eyes meets mine. “You following me?” I silently mouth across the bar to her. “You’re so fucked,” Maddison quietly reminds me.

Setting the drinks on the table, she takes the seat facing away from me, and instantly, like a magnet being pulled, I stand from my chair.

SHUT UP HES SO DOWN BAD

FUCK YES THAT WAS PERFECT EXECUTION NO NOTES 10 STARS okay where do i begin, being so subtle about it and giving her a little squeeze like AHHHHHH

“Holy shit, you’re Evan Zanders!” the one who refuses to give Stevie the time of day announces. “Can I get an autograph?” I pause for a moment, letting him get his hopes up. “No.”

FUCK YES HOLY SHIT

I’ve never kissed a chick’s head before, and I’m not going to lie, it felt kind of weird.

this chapter was perfection no notes i loved it so much

SHUT THE FUCK UP I DONT THINK ANY MAN CAN TOP THIS HOLY FUCK

My own parents didn’t love the real me enough to stick around. Why would I expect anyone else to?

DID HE GET HER A CHRISTMAS PRESENT ILL CRASH OUT HAPPILY

But ever since that day at the dog shelter, I don’t know that I’m all that interested in just another session in the sack. I kind of what to hang out with her, too. With our clothes on. Without is cool too. Whatever.

BAHAHAH HES IN DENIALLLL

I know Stevie deals with some body image issues, and I’ve become real protective over that.

get me a man like this pls

Sometimes when I don’t feel the greatest about myself, I let others treat me that way too.” “You don’t let me treat you like that.” Not that I would. “That’s because I always feel good around you.”

alexa play the alchemy by taylor swift

he’s just a traumatized cinnamon roll shut UPPPP

I haven’t been pictured with anyone since mid-November because that’s when Stevie commented on it while we were trick or treating for Ella. I haven’t slept with anyone since her, but I didn’t like her thinking I had. So, I decided to make it loud and clear that it’s been her and only her.

nothing i love than a manwhore who hasn’t slept w anyone since he met the FMC

I want Stevie to be allowed to hang out with me. I want Stevie to want to hang out with me. I also really want to kiss her.

FUCK YEAH GO GET UR GIRL

DO IT PLS I BEG

“Don’t you fucking dare.” My voice is as quiet as I can make it. “If you say anything, I will end you. Then I’ll marry your wife just to spite you, and your son will grow up calling me Daddy.”

I want it. I want her.

AHHHHHHH THANK GOD DBJSKAJDJE I LOVE THEM SM AGHHHH if this book has a third act breakup i’ll cry

BAHAHAHA NOT HIS FAVORITE ATHLETE DISMISSING HIM

“Stevie, we’ll dance later.” “No, you won’t.” Zanders’ large hand grips my hip from behind, staking a claim.

HELL YEAH

“I don’t want anyone else, Stevie. There isn’t anyone else. Don’t you get it? You’re the only choice. You’ve been stuck in my fucking head since October. Ever since that day you decided to put me in my place on that airplane.”

“I don’t see you the way you see yourself. I think you’re good, and sweet, and hilarious, and fucking stunning, Vee. And I just want a chance.” She stays silent, so I add, “You want to be chosen first? Well, so do I. So, choose me.”

SHUT UP IM ACTUALLY SOBBING

Zanders pulls out the seat at the head of the table for me before he takes the one next to it as we both pile our plates full of all the best takeout in Chicago.

HE GAVE HER THE HEAD OF THE TABLE?!?! SOLD I LOVE HIM

“Because at this point, the risk of losing whatever this might be by not being myself with you is a lot scarier than showing you who I am. I like you, Vee, and I’m being completely honest and vulnerable here. I just want the chance for you to want me. The real me.”

Until she learns how to speak to you, she’s not going to. At least, not in my house.”

OH FUCK YESSSSSS

HE FALLS HARDER WOOOOO

“I told you. It’s the list of girls I see in those cities. It’s a little different now, but the concept is still the same.”

MEN LIKE THIS ARE NOT FUCKING REAL I HATE IT HERE

“You’re my first choice, Vee. My only choice.” I brush her curls away from her freckled face. “Whether that’s in Chicago or any other city. It’s just you.”

“You’re welcome, Vee. Thanks for being my girlfriend.” She softly laughs, turning to sleep on her side. “You don’t have to thank me. It’s the best decision I ever made.” I stroke her cheekbone with my thumb as she starts to fade back to sleep. “Thank you for choosing me,” she adds in her sedated state. Her lashes flutter from my touch, hiding her blue-green eyes. Her full lips are slightly parted, and her freckled cheeks could not be more adorable. “It’s the best decision I ever made.”

Okay, I’m happy that my people like Stevie, but there’s no need for them to like her more than me.

“So, does everyone like my girlfriend more than me? Is that how this works?” “Yes,” Logan answers without hesitation.

he’s just so sweetie ahhhhh

“Indy, please love me,” Rio whines, his arm hanging on her. “Rio. No,” she laughs, five margaritas in. “You’re still a baby. I would destroy your life. I would destroy anyone’s life right now.” “You can destroy my life. I’d be perfectly okay with that.”

i’m screaming i love this

OH SHIT

GET HIM GET HIM GET HIM GET HIM

it doesn’t much matter because apparently, my boyfriend wasn’t the one who I needed to stop. In a blink of an eye, Ryan charges past us, elbow cocking as he swings one heavy fist into my ex’s face.

HELL YEAH GET HIMMMMM

“This is my favorite one, Stevie girl.” He allows me to spin the ring that’s lost all its shine. “Because it was yours, and you’re my favorite.”

“You don’t have to love your body every single day. That’s unrealistic to expect, but I’ll be here loving it for the days you can’t.”

holy shit this book was just as good as everyone said it was going to be

my poor baby she does g deserve this

and teams can’t talk to me while I’m in season.”

“Trust me from experience,” Maddison continues. “All of this”—he motions around the hotel room—“the fame, the money, the fans. None of this is worth it if she’s not a part of it.”

this happening during the ‘pauses and says’ part of taylor swifts you are in love was actually a cinematic experience