The Re-Write Quotes

“He’s…smiling. Though I’m not sure if he’s smiling at me – he was already smiling before he looked at me. But then he offers me a slow, steady nod that makes my heart feel like it has springs. I have a chance. *We* have a chance.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“Maybe I was in love with the idea of being in love. And who can blame me? How often does one meet the man of their dreams in person and have an instant connection with them so electrifying you can’t imagine life before they were in it?”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“But something about this moment is uniquely special. Perhaps because we’re both different people. We communicate better. We’re open. Honest. We also understand each other a lot more. We know each other’s fears, triggers and insecurities. And what we desire from each other at this present moment.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“My feelings for him then were loud. Like a swarm of bees that never stopped buzzing. But my feelings now are different. They’re quiet. Deep. Growing in depth and intensity the more layers he peels back and the more I discover about him. He feels something too – I can sense it – but he’s following my lead, gauging each interaction, being patient, playing chess.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“One sec,’ he says. ‘I forgot something.’ He pats down his pockets. And then he gives me a quick peck followed by the cheekiest grin known to man.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“Remember a few weeks ago when we sat here? When I looked you in the face and said people assume that I’m too scared to love? Well I’m telling you now, I’m not. I was just hesitant to say it. But not any more. I love you, Temi. I always have.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“Before I realize what I’m doing, I wrap my arms around his waist and rest my head on his chest, just below his neck. Wale sinks his cotton-soft chin into my hair, and I feel him physically relax.
Our hug is a silent exchange.
Thank you: he squeezes me tight.
I’ve got you: I give him one back.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write

“This is the Wale I fell in love with. This man right here. The Wale who was always a shoulder to cry on whenever I got a rejection email. The Wale who encouraged me when I couldn’t motivate myself. The Wale who affirmed me. The Wale who was the type of prince who would hand me his own sword to help me slay my dragons. The Wale who saw me. Who trusted me.”
― Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, The Re-Write