Burnout Quotes

“He looks like an advertisement for bad boys, and everything inside of me screams, sign me the hell up.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“I’m in charge in here, princess. Be a good girl and hold still.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“I want to unwrap you all myself.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“Are you watching, Mom?” I mutter the question quietly and lift my left hand to the mouthpiece on my helmet and kiss the rose tattoo inked between my thumb and pointer finger. “This one’s for you. Happy birthday.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“I’m sorry for being a coward. I should have told you how I felt sooner, but I didn’t think it mattered. Maybe it doesn’t now. I wouldn’t blame you if it’s all too little too late, but I couldn’t leave without telling you. I love you, Avery. You are the most impressive person I’ve ever met. You’re beautiful and smart, and so talented. You work harder than anyone I know, chasing your dreams, and yet you still always have time to help everyone else with theirs too. There’s nothing you wouldn’t do for the people you care about. Quinn, Colter, Hope, Flynn, me…” One corner of his mouth lifts. “It’s been a long time since I’ve let anyone in, but you didn’t give me any choice. You pushed and pried your way in just by being you, and I was a goner. Maybe I didn’t do a great job of showing you that I was already all yours, but I was. I still am. I want you to be mine. Not just when we’re in the same zip code, but all the time.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“Riders continue to pass us by. I half-heartedly cheer for Knox’s new teammate, Ronnie. He’s young, only a year older than Flynn, and has this whole blond, blue-eyed charm going for him that’s made him a big hit with the female fans. Knox says he’s a good kid. I think he enjoys having someone so close to his brother’s age as a reminder when he’s traveling. I’ve only met him once and he seemed nice, but I still want Knox to beat him.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“They, uh, gave me these.” He holds them up with a bashful smile. He stretches one out toward Dad. I hate every second of it, even if I understand that it’s more about partaking in the ritual than proclaiming him parent of the year. Then Flynn hands the other one to me. His face is flushed. My throat is thick with emotion as I take it. I hold it up in thanks and he backs away, then spins around to head back to the bench.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“Your elbow will be fine,” I tell him because I can see that flicker of uncertainty in his eyes. “And I want to be here for you. It’s not a burden. You’re not a burden.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“I don’t care about any of that,” I say truthfully. “I don’t resent it or you guys. But I can’t just flake on him now. Not when he really needs me.” “You’re not flaking on him.” Hendrick’s face drops and a large pit forms in my stomach. “You think leaving him makes you like Dad.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“Hendrick has the bar and Jane, you two have football and classes. Flynn and racing are all I have.” The truth of those words scrapes up my throat. A quick vision of Avery flashes in my mind, but I’m not sure I have her anymore”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“I like him so much it actually hurts a little. “I missed you.” A beat passes, and then he says, “I missed you too.” I bury my smile into his chest and wrap my arm around his middle. “Hey, Knox?” “Yeah?” “You’re cuddling.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“Messages start to pop up in response to my liking pictures, but before I click on them, I come to Flynn’s most recent post. My breath catches as I read the caption. My brother is a badass. Wait until you see the other tricks up his sleeve. And above it is a video of me performing a heel clicker. It actually doesn’t look too bad. He caught me at just the right angle.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“I know it sounds crazy, but it helped a lot. I made huge improvements in a shorter time than other guys.” If I know Colter, he was putting in a lot of hours riding and practicing too, which is probably what truly made the difference.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“He turns them so they’re facing me. I recognize her instantly. She was sitting with the smokeshow, prissy chick earlier tonight.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“Just stick to the plan, Casanova,” he says. “It’s a great plan.” “You’re only saying that because you came up with it.” He beams proudly.”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout

“My fingers fumble as I slide the pin through my shirt and attach the button. When I glance up, Hendrick is grinning wide. “Who looks ridiculous now?”
― Rebecca Jenshak, Burnout