Aftershocks Quotes

“I’d do anything for someone I love,” I said simply.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“I disarmed you with my smile?” I called out when he was a few feet from me, raising my eyebrows.
He turned and smirked at me. “You sure did.”
“You totally snaked that from a Smashing Pumpkins song,” I said, shaking my head.
“The fact that you know that is incredibly sexy.”
“I told you, I’m not like most girls.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“You love it, don’t you? Admit it. I got you excited about football.” He was gloating as he did a little victory dance.
You got me excited about something, that’s for sure.
“I love it,” I said, grinning back at him. I poked him in the stomach while he danced around like an idiot, feeling his taught stomach beneath my fingers.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“Connor,” I murmured, not sure what to say to him. We were crossing into dangerous territory, and we both knew it.
“I don’t think you understand how much I count on you, Abby, how much I need you, and how much I care about our friendship. You’re so important to me.”
I didn’t have an opportunity to respond. Before I knew what was happening, he was kissing me, and I was kissing him back, and it was everything I’d imagined it would be when I envisioned us kissing a thousand times.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“That is why I came to school here,” Connor said pointedly. “I don’t think I could stand being more than a few miles away from you.”
“That and the football,” I said, grinning at him.
He smirked back at me before kissing me lightly on the lips. “Yeah, that too, but if I had to chose, you’d win out over football any day.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“She’s right, though. I completely stole her boyfriend, and I had no qualms about doing it. I had no remorse, as I weaseled my way in and took what I wanted. You have to admit, that’s kind of shitty.”
Connor’s arm slid around me, pulling me close, and I noticed everyone was staring. We were together, and we had gone public.
“First of all, you saying you took what you wanted is incredibly hot. Feel free to take it again anytime.” His voice was low, his lips close to my ear.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“When you walked away from me last night, I felt like a piece of me had left with you. All I wanted in that moment was to get into that cab with you, put my arms around you and tell you that everything was going to be okay, because I love you.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“I kissed his forehead. “You don’t have to thank me. I told you, I do anything for someone I care about.”
He pulled away and looked up at me. “You said you do anything for someone you love.”
I didn’t know how to respond to that. We were in such a precarious place. I didn’t want to say anything that might scare him away or let him know how I truly felt, because at the end of the day, I loved him. It was that simple.
Instead I gave him a small smile. “I did say that, didn’t I?”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“I shook my head at him. “Unbelievable. You have no claim here,” I said, gesturing to myself. “You have no right to be upset that I’m dating Jack. You had your chance.”
“I guess I’m not as okay with it as I thought I was. I don’t like seeing him with you,” he said, and I wasn’t sure if it was because Jack was a known player or if Jack was suddenly playing with me.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“I’m just glad you took me back,” he said, grinning widely. Stupid grin. It made me want to kiss him, and I shouldn’t have wanted to kiss him.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“You’re the kind of girl I could fall in love with,” he whispered, so softly that I almost didn’t hear him. His lips caught mine again before I could respond.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“Connor suddenly reached out and touched the side of my face with his finger, right near my eye. “You have the most beautiful eyes,” he said softly, and I nearly melted.
“I’m not going to sleep with you,” I said softly, feeling the need to clarify that point.
“I’m not asking you to,” he said, tilting his head down slightly. Ever so gently, he pressed his lips to mine.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“I rolled my eyes at his exuberance. “I have an older brother,” I said. “He got all the sports knowledge. I learned how to bake cookies.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“Then all of a sudden, his hazel eyes penetrated me in a way that succeeded in melting away my anger. My heartbeat quickened and my adrenaline pumped but in a different way than it had been a few minutes earlier. Suddenly it was like I forgot how to form words. I opened my mouth, but nothing came out.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks

“I remember you – thirty percent off boardshorts,” he said, smirking slightly. I couldn’t believe he remembered that. It had been weeks ago.
“They’re down to fifty percent off now,” I said. “If you want a deal, there are still some left.”
I wanted to smack myself in the head. I could not believe I was flirting by talking about a sale at work. I was a conversational moron.”
― Monica Alexander, Aftershocks