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his words are hitting my worst insecurity—not being good enough to reach my goals.
you will now be required to meet with a tutor twice a week—Coach
This tutor is the last available one, so don’t mess this up.”
I’ve found guys attractive, but there’s something about him that’s different, something more than the fact that I want to climb him like a tree.
because absolutely nothing will happen between us.
provide for my little sister and my mom.
our Dad says something I never expected him to. “I’m seeing someone,”
“It means he’s the best guy I’ve ever known. A total softie.”
“If you ever meet someone worthy of sharing your big ass heart with, give them a chance. I’m willing to share,”
I didn’t know why I had the urge to draw him, but I did.
He’s the first guy I’ve ever drawn.
“Forgiveness is hard, but you know what else is?” “What?” I ask, my voice rawer than I’d like. “Believing that we have control over everything in our lives.”
It was so easy to open up to him, something that’s hard for me to do despite wearing my emotions on my sleeve.
“I haven’t seen her smile that brightly in a while.”
As in I knew then how much I liked her, more than a friend probably should.
He’s making my girl uncomfortable for whatever reason, and to hell if I’m going to let it continue.
but I also feel bad for you because one of your firsts was ruined.”
Grief tends to remind us of what we lost, but sometimes a little gratitude helps you to remember what you have and to be thankful for it right now.
“C’mon, Rory, open your pretty eyes for me.”
Little does she know I’ve imagined her as mine more times than I’d like to admit.
Is it a sign or something from my mom?
With my heart leading, I lean in and press my lips lightly against his. And then my world lights up.
It’s unlike how I’ve ever kissed anyone before.
It’s the best full-circle moment I’ve ever experienced.
I think I’ve found that someone.
“I love you 3000, Rory.”
The one question at the back of my mind is whether she would sacrifice me if it meant getting what she wanted.
“Sometimes, the dreams we’re chasing aren’t all we’re meant to be.”
that just because you start on one path and it leads you astray doesn’t mean you need to get back to it. Maybe we can take a path that leads us to achieve more than just that one dream.”
You are the dream, Rory.”
