Rewind It Back Quotes

“Being loved by you for the rest of my life is the only dream of mine that's never wavered.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“They don’t just make me feel like I belong, but they make it seem as if I’m right where I’m supposed to be. Any fears I had about fitting into Rio’s new life are quieted. His “new” friends are exactly the kind of people I’d hope for him to have in his life.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Silly of me to get so comfortable.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I’m glad you’re here,” he whispers a few moments later. “I’m sorry for stealing your Saturday night.” “No, you’re not.” I peek at him out of the corner of my eye, and his smile turns so proud. “Yeah, you’re right. I’m not sorry at all.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I’ll speak for all ten of us when I say, there’s nowhere else we’d rather be.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I’m not after only one thing from Hallie. I’m after everything with her,”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“One of his best characteristics is making those around him comfortable and welcomed, so a fully stocked coffee station for friends who are visiting makes perfect sense to me.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“These girls are practically my sisters, and there’s no question that these guys have become my brothers. I spent years complaining about being the single one of the group, the odd man out. But even though I was the last one, how lucky am I that I got a front-row seat to watch each of my best friends fall in love?”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I watch as each of my friends catch their partner’s attention from across the yard. I’ve witnessed this happening for years. This silent check-in in a crowded room. A soft smile before continuing their conversation. A discreet wink. A little smirk.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“You held your parents’ relationship on a pedestal as this ideal picture of what love should look like, but I didn’t view my parents’ relationship that way.” I take his face in my hands, making sure his attention is on me. “That’s how I viewed ours.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Since when do you sleep like that?”  Turning to look at him, I find he’s lying on his side, facing me, stupid knowing smirk on his lips.  “Since when do you sleep in a shirt?” I say in retort. “Well, I didn’t think we were having that kind of sleepover.” “We’re not.” “And that’s why I’m still dressed, love. There’s not a world in which I get in a bed with you, even partially clothed, and all we do is sleep.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Don’t be. Why are you awake?” “I don’t know.” He doesn’t say anything, waiting for me to elaborate.  “Would you…” I stumble. “Would you maybe want to come to my room and sleep here?” “Yeah,” he exhales quickly. “Yeah, I would. I’ll be right there.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“We’re not friends. We’re just trying not to kill each other. And personally, I’m trying not to rip off his clothes.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“You’re my childhood dream.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Thirty-eight has had my attention for fifteen years”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Getting the opportunity to fall in love with you is my best memory, and all I can do is hope that one day you’ll let me do it again.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“It still works. Why replace what’s not broken?”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I leave a vanilla almond milk latte at her front door each morning with the shittiest version of foam art and a note that tells her what the design was before I took a sip.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“He was a part of all my best memories this year, just like he is most years. Any memories I wish I could rewind and relive are all the ones he and I have had over the years, growing up together. Learning each other. Falling for each other.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Besides Indy, we’re all a bunch of transplants from other places who found a home in the windy city…and with each other.  I’ll speak for all ten of us when I say, there’s nowhere else we’d rather be.  ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Because we aren't fucking friends.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Everyone,” Rio announces, “this is my girlfriend, Hallie. Be nice to her or I’ll literally never talk to you again.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Rio,” Indy calls from across the firepit, sitting on her husband’s lap. “Ryan has something he wants to tell you.”  We all shift our attention his way. “Uh…” he stumbles, and Indy gives him an encouraging nod. “I just wanted you to know that…” He clears his throat. “I love you, man.” My eyes go comically wide while everyone else stays perfectly silent.  I’ve been waiting to hear him say that for years.  ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I pick a song when something cool or important happens so I can remember it. Then when I want to relive a moment, I rewind it back and start the song from the beginning.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Max, no Spider-Man. It already scared her once.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“What is he doing here? But also, can he get to me a little quicker? ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“I don’t want to want you.” “Yeah, baby.” He nudges his nose against mine. “That makes two of us.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Rio, if you had ‘I’m in love with Hallie Hart’ tattooed across your forehead, it might be a little more subtle.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“When I look at Hallie, all I see is the girl from my past, my literal favorite person.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Pulling back, I catch his eyes and they’re dark and hungry and hooded.  His attention moves back to my mouth, once again asking the question, “You single, Hal?”  I finally give him the long-awaited answer, nodding to tell him yes.  “Good.” He takes a slow predatorial step towards me, tone sharp and leaving no room for question. “Because we aren’t fucking friends.”  With that declaration, he grips the side of my neck and slams his mouth onto mine.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back