Match Penalty Quotes

“Because that’s what marriage really is—showing up every day, even if you don’t want to. It’s about being there not only for your partner, but for yourself too. It’s fighting, and not just in the traditional sense either. It’s fighting yourself, your doubts, and your assumptions of what the other person should be. It’s just being there, and that counts a hell of a lot more than most people realize.”
― Teagan Hunter, Match Penalty

“Because I missed having someone around. I missed being important to someone. I missed someone needing me. Because I missed you.”
― Teagan Hunter, Match Penalty

“You’re still so in love with her.” I don’t deny it. I never have, and I’m not about to now.”
― Teagan Hunter, Match Penalty

“I, uh, I didn’t realize you’d started drinking Diet Coke.” I don’t. I can’t stand the stuff, but it’s always been her favorite, so I’ve kept up the tradition of buying it. Sometimes I’ll have one just to remember what she used to taste like.”
― Teagan Hunter, Match Penalty

“Chloe. Not Clover. Not babe. Not sweetheart. Not any of the other nicknames he’s used over the years. Just Chloe. I don’t want to be just Chloe to him.”
― Teagan Hunter, Match Penalty

“So, no, I’m not being dramatic, and I’m not fucking jealous either. I’m merely trying to exist when my heart stopped beating a long time ago.”
― Teagan Hunter, Match Penalty