But He's My Grumpy Neighbor (But He's a Carter Brother #1)

by Annah Conwell

“All you have to do is go over there, give him the plant, and introduce yourself. Then you can run back to your hobbit hole and overthink the entire interaction.”

Because living without Juliette just isn’t an option, it’s no more possible than surviving without the sun or oxygen. As terrifying as it is to admit, I need her. I just have to hope she needs–or at least wants–me too.

“Please don’t ever hold back or change yourself around me. You’re incredible, Jules. You’re like a sunflower, always growing toward the light. You make everyone around you want to be better, including me–especially me. I’m sorry your parents didn’t love you the way they should have. You deserve better. If someone isn’t giving you what you deserve–even me–you don’t have to settle for less, okay?”

“I don’t have anyone.”

“You have me.”

She’s so easy to adore.

I’ve come to accept the fact that while I can’t be who you deserve, neither can any other man. So, I’m asking for permission to fail you.

I’m not changing you, just exposing what’s already here.”

“Jules, you said you’d stay here all night for me, well I’m telling you I’d leave for you. Because I love you.”