Tangled Up in You (Meant to Be, #4)

by Christina Lauren

He’d wanted to touch many women in his life. But he’d never so badly wanted to deserve one before.

“Okay, weirdo,” he said, standing and taking his phone back, “stop falling in love with me, let’s go see that mountain.”

“But the way to handle problematic things isn’t to just pretend they aren’t there. It’s good to see it and feel this way. Also, you can still be impressed with the artistry. Both things can be true.”

“I think you’re my favorite person,”

“It’s okay if you’re not sure you want to fall for me, but I think I want to fall for you.”

“With me,” he said steadily, “assume. Assume I want you. Assume if I’m actually saying it that it’s real.”

“Look, I know everything is…I mean, there aren’t words. What you’re dealing with is beyond comprehension. But your fundamental goodness is why I’m so lost for you, Ren. You made me a better person, and that’s why I’ll be here as long as you want me.”

“Trust me, I’m absolutely crazy for you. But I’ll be crazy for you tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that.