Asiya

“Isn't it strange how life won't flow, like a river, but moves in jumps, as if it were held back by locks that are opened now and then to let it jump forwards in a kind of flood?”
― Anita Desai

“And that’s when I realize how tired I am, of lies and omissions and half-truths. I put Wes in danger, but he’s still here—and if he’s willing to brave this chaos with me, then he deserves to know what I know. And I’m about to speak, about to tell him that, tell him everything, when he brings his hand to the back of my neck, pulls me forward, and kisses me.

The noise floods in. I don’t push back, don’t block it out, and for one moment, all I can think is that he tastes like summer rain.

His lips linger on mine, urgent and warm.

Lasting.”
― Victoria Schwab, The Archived

“People say they want freedom, but what they really want is freedom from worry. If I take care of their problems, they don't mind being told what to do.”
― Patrick Ness, Monsters of Men

“My soul sees its equal in you.”
― Renee Ahdieh, The Wrath and the Dawn