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I wondered what that would be like—to feel loved and accepted, deep dark secrets and all.
Only you have the power to hold yourself back or push yourself forward. Decide for yourself which one it will be.”
“I guess I have to just learn to feel the things I feel without judging myself, no matter what they are.”
“I couldn’t. I didn’t want to be just another girl to you.” “You were never just another girl to me, April.”
“I can’t help it. I’m around you, and I’m eighteen again.”
“You’re so fucking beautiful.”
“You deserve it. Do you hear me? You deserve to be loved the way I’m going to love you.”
That was the sad truth of it. He hadn’t felt what I felt. He hadn’t imagined a future for us, not really. He’d just been playing with an idea. Playing with my heart.
I’d taken a risk opening my heart to him, and when it was time for him to take a risk for me, he’d bolted. I deserved more. The truth of it was right there in front of me, and yet . . . I cried for him all night.

