Elyse

“Because our love is more than something I can wear. Our time is far greater than what can be counted by two hands and some numbers. Because, even without it, I still have you.”
― Elise Kova, Crystal Crowned

“She was tired of being a symbol. Symbols were stagnant, frozen, representative, and spurring of action but never the action itself.”
― Elise Kova, Crystal Crowned

“Stop. Stop trying to make the illusion of strength. You don't need it. Not here. Not now. Let yourself be sad until the real strength returns.”
― Elise Kova, Crystal Crowned

“If I weren't standing next to your boyfriend, I'd be tempted to ask you out myself."
She blushes, and St. Clair bounds inside the box office and wrestles her into a hug. "Miiiiiiiiine!" he says.
"Cut it out." Anna pushes him off, laughing. "You'll get fired. And then I'll have to support your sorry arse for the rest of our lives.”
― Stephanie Perkins, Lola and the Boy Next Door