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“Two laughs I’ve gotten out of you tonight.”
Her fierce, protective nature is what makes her such a good friend and person to have in your corner. I’m just not sure she should be in mine right now.
want you guys to be happy, and I think it would be cool if you were happy together, but I don’t think pushing Olivia to be ready is the right thing to do either.” His shoulders pop up and down. “It sucks all around.”
“He makes me laugh a lot, and he’s kind of a big goofball. He makes me feel good about myself. He’s painfully honest, and I like the way he smells and the way he plays with my hair. And when he looks at me … when he looks at me, it’s like it’s only me and him.
Pretty and bright, just like you. Can’t wait to wake up with you this weekend. Like you lots, Carter
“I didn’t want you to be so cold, pumpkin.”
“My mom always told me that these things don’t come easily, that you have to work for the love and the life you want. The hard parts are challenging, but we get through them, and everything else with you feels natural, and I … I want to work with you. I want to build a life we love.”
“I one thousand percent love you more than Oreos.”
“I thanked him for you, Carter.”
“What if it can’t be fixed?” “That’s not possible.” I rest my forehead against hers, my eyes shutting as I brush my thumbs over her cheekbones, feeling her warm, damp skin. “There is no me without you, and I won’t stop until it’s fixed.” I gather her wet curls in my hand and stroke my fingers down her face. “Do you still love me?” She places her hand on top of mine. “I’ll always love you, Carter.”
She’s like … waking up on Christmas morning when you’re three years old and you finally understand what it’s all about. She’s the moment the rain stops and the sun comes out, lighting up the sky with color, and everything smells new and fresh. She’s the first skate on a frozen lake, surrounded by snowy mountains and pine trees and the freshest breath of air. She’s rolling over in the middle of the night, pulling that warm body into yours and curling around it, and everything’s just right. “She’s just … she’s just …”
“Perfection,” Hank finishes quietly.
