Love and Decay, Volume One Quotes

“Who knew the cure for herpes would turn all those sexual deviants into people-eating, brain-dead, infection-giving assholes? Not me. The whole phenomenon gave a girl a serious complex about safe sex. Not that I was having sex. Or would be any time soon.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Love is more than enough to survive with; its enough to live with.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Vol. One

“Love is the strongest motivator of all Reagan. Stronger than fear, stronger than hate, stronger than whatever else.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Vol. One

“Those look bad, Reags,” Haley hissed, concern entrenched in every syllable. Zombies didn’t faze her; guns made her laugh, but my deep cuts were enough to get her to take this seriously. She was a good friend.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“I would have wanted you, yes. You’re gorgeous and that’s just the man in me. But I meant mine, Haley. I would have wanted you to be mine.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Suddenly living in the Zombie apocalypse didn't feel like the seventh circle of hell It felt possible and full of potential”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Vol. One

“The minivan sounded like Sasquatch singing Ninety-Nine Bottles of beer on the wall after drinking ninety-nine bottles of beer- not pretty.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Reagan,” he breathed and my chest swelled from the pure devotion of my name on his lips. I waited for him to say more but for a while he was just silent and serious. Finally, a small smirk played at the corners of his lips and in a lighter tone, he said, “It was close today, though, wasn’t it?” “Yes,” I agreed. He seemed to gather confidence and said impishly, “Makes you realize what you could have lost.” I nodded but didn’t speak- I had been thinking that for hours now. “Makes you realize that you have things to do before you die.” I laughed a little at that. I had given up all those dreams a long time ago, and I was surprised Hendrix hadn’t too. “Like what? Go sky-diving?” Without missing a beat, without taking his eyes off me, or changing his reverent tone he said, “Like kiss you.” And his soft lips were on mine and I stopped breathing. Sensation and desire flooded me as his mouth moved over mine- consuming me, breaking me, making me whole again. His beard scratched and tickled my face but I reveled in the feel of his body moving against mine. His tongue swept across my bottom lip and I opened my mouth on instinct. His lips were so perfect they were otherworldly, they didn’t even belong in the dark world we lived in. Nothing this amazing did. And yet here he was. With me. He deepened the kiss and I felt him everywhere. I felt his hands as they clutched my waist and dragged me against his firm, unyielding body. I felt his body heat as he drew me into him and wrapped his arms around me. I felt his tongue, the hot wetness of his mouth, his beard as it abraded my skin. I felt his happiness call to mine, his soul drink mine in, his essence consume me until I was entirely captivated by him and his kiss.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Aren’t you going to rape me?” I demanded a little put out that the thought hadn’t even crossed his mind. “What? Do you want me to rape you?” He asked sounding more appalled than before. Good for him; this was a single guy at the end of the world with standards.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“What is this?” Hendrix demanded next to me. “A pool noodle?” I looked over at the long foam purple noodle and burst into more laughter.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“At the end of this whole Apocalypse thing, I was petitioning to have action figures made of them.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“As we sat, huddled together in this rotting, rundown building, I knew I was surrounded by the most intense love I’d ever known.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Survival’s enough for now, Reagan. And when it isn’t, you’ll learn to love again. I know that, I believe that about you.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Love is the strongest motivator of all, Reagan. Stronger than fear, stronger than hate, stronger than whatever else is out there. Love is more than enough to survive with; it’s enough to live with.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“I had a serious boyfriend before the world went to shit and he tried to eat me- and not in the sexy way.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“I’m already following you, Reagan. You already made that call. The difference between me and you, I listened.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“I kept my mouth closed but continued to stretch out across Hendrix. I scratched my fingernails lightly up his side and arched my back, pressing my body into his. I was mostly trying to irritate him, but he grabbed my waist with two hands and flipped me over so that he loomed above me. “Are you trying to kill me, Reagan?” he demanded in a husky morning voice that revealed he was just waking up, too. I shook my head and pressed my lips together. Someone would have to threaten to shoot me before I spoke to this man without brushing my teeth first. “Then what are you doing with your body?” Hendrix demanded sounding a bit strangled. His hands lightened their grasp and his fingers brushed against my hipbones. He lowered his forehead to mine and rubbed his nose along my nose. “We’re in a room full of people. Reagan. I haven’t even kissed you yet. Probably it’s better not to turn me on violently first thing in the morning.” My stomach jolted awake, followed by the thousands of butterflies that had apparently fallen asleep in my stomach. His leg slipped between my thighs and his whole rigid, glorious body pressed down on mine. His breath was stale from sleep, but oddly I found it even more endearing. I had to close my eyes against all of the sensations flooding my body. Vaguely, I remembered those other people with us in the freezer, but just barely. He leaned down and kissed my cheek before he pulled back and moved away from me. I heard him groan into his hands. I tilted my head and watched as he scrubbed his face with his hands roughly. He noticed me watching him and shot me an evil scowl. I smiled. This boy was more than any girl was capable of resisting. I was falling for him, despite my better judgment.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“looked up at Hendrix with a furrowed brow and concerned eyes. He just smiled down at me, all goofy and big and gave me a kiss on the forehead, another kiss on the forehead. I was starting to be concerned that he was confused about where my lips were located.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“Plus, I was still pining over poor, deceased, Quarterback-Chris. Just kidding! Quarterback-Chris had apparently been less than faithful to me during our two year relationship and after things with the government, army and general world went to hell, Quarterback-Chris tried to eat me! So I did what any loving, devoted girlfriend that just found out she had been serially cheated on by her now zombie boyfriend would do. I plunged a butcher knife into his eye socket and when that didn’t effectively do the job, I drove over him with my mom’s Escalade until his head detached from his body.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“The best thing about the Zombie Apocalypse? I was no longer addicted to sugar and caffeinated beverages.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One

“And the greatest adventure I can imagine living would be to get to know every piece of you that’s left to discover.”
― Rachel Higginson, Love and Decay, Volume One