Like a Power Play Quotes

“Maybe she was right. Maybe I am Icarus. And she’s the sun. And oh”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“Romance books are the only PR men have left.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“She knows me in specifics. Not in general. Not in theory. But in the details that weave the fabric of my being. It’s not a rare way to be known. But I think it’s the most important.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“You said you’d invent time for me.” I pause, struggling to keep my breath even. “Well, I’d destroy it. I’d break every clock. I’d smash every watch. I’d burn every calendar. I’d make sure time couldn’t touch us.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“I kept telling myself I didn’t have time to love you, but the truth is, I’ve loved you in every minute we’ve ever had. And even if I didn’t have time,” I breathe, “I’d invent time for you. I’d go minor, or even beer league. I’d build a quantum machine—whatever it takes. I’d rather have nothing with you, than have everything without you.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“Peyton places a palm over the top of my hand, tracing her thumb over the seam of my glove. "Do you want me to read it to you?"
My eyes snap to hers in surprise. "You would do that?"
She smiles. "For you, I'd read the goddamn dictionary.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“Something they don't tell you about being a lesbian: it's confusing as hell. Sometimes when you see a pretty girl, you can't tell if you want to be her or kiss her.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play

“I fucking hate that word. I hate that people think a diagnosis comes with armor. That strength is some automatic response to pain. I’m not strong. I’m just tired.”
― Elle Sprinkle, Like a Power Play