Practice Makes Perfect (When in Rome, #2)

by Sarah Adams

“It seems to me, Annie, that you are just waiting for someone to give you permission to be yourself out loud.”

hearing that my opinion means more to her than anyone else’s…damn, give me the tattoo gun and I’ll do it myself. I’ll single-handedly make sure all her dreams come true this very night.

“To be honest, I’m more worried about you than about Annie.” “Why’s that?” I say, even though I agree wholeheartedly with him. “Because I can guarantee you’ve never met anyone like her,”

There was no choice in the matter, Will, and I’m thankful for it. I met Hannah and I fell in love completely against my better judgment.”

I have no choice in the matter, my heart wants Annie.

“How did you know your feelings were worth giving in to?” “Hmm.” He’s quiet for a minute. “I guess when I realized it felt scarier to live life without her than with her.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever really said thank you before. For everything you were to me and did for me growing up.” I sit silent, unable to form any words. Ethan continues, “I’m not sure I ever realized the differences in our childhood quite as much as just now when you said that. Because I don’t have the same reaction toward needing people as you do—largely because when I needed you, you were always there for me.”

I realized that leaving this town without you was the scariest thought I’ve ever had. I need you in my life like I need air, Annie.

He’s my favorite weighted blanket.