Take What You Want Quotes

“I am imperfect. When you are so perfect. To me.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“You sing to me through laughter. I see it dancing in your eyes. Pieces of you fall onto me. Like raindrops from the sky. I am imperfect. So many broken pieces. My scars run deep. Take what you want. I am all that you need. I am imperfect. Cut me open. Watch me bleed. Tears for you.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“You're both in love with Alex and you still love each other,” Jayson said. “That should be celebrated, not mourned.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“It is,” Ryan said. “I find it fascinating to see Alex become Zander and Dagger … well, he just morphs into this other crazy person that I find sexy as fucking hell.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“She loves you,” Ryan said. “Part of loving you is being able to accept and love all of your different pieces – even the piece that needs to love men. Do your best to ignore the negative, because no mater what you do it will always be there. Focus on the positive. That's all you can do.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“Damn! If she had any idea what her bare toes did to me, she'd never take off her shoes again.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“Then, let yourself go, Danni, and take what you want. Give yourself over to it and just feel.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“I've kept this part of myself hidden since junior high. I want to be whole, Danni; with the love of both a man and a woman. Maybe to some that makes me a freak, but to me that feels normal.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“My scars run deep. Take what you want. I am all that you need. I am imperfect. Cut me open and watch me bleed. Tears for you. I am imperfect. When you are so perfect. To me.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“He quickly reached for his lyric book and started writing. You sing to me through laughter. I see it dancing in your eyes. Pieces of you fall onto me. Like raindrops from the sky. I am imperfect. So many broken pieces.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“Because you love him and walking away now would mean leaving a piece of yourself behind.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“The emotion pouring from each of their eyes was palpable, a living, breathing entity all its own. Alex was lost, so deep in over his head, he knew he'd never be the same. How could he be, after experiencing this kind of intimacy?”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“along the searing path toward this new euphoria. His bones were melting and the air was being sucked right from his lungs. How could this be survivable? Who knew this level of orgasm could be achieved?”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“Ahhh, I'm close – so close,” Chase said with labored breaths. He looked over his shoulder again; seeking Alex's mouth. Their tongues met in the middle, flicking against the other; lips lightly brushing but not making full contact. Each new breath was a rush of hot air over their flushed faces. “Say my name again,” Alex panted. “Shit! I can't hold off,” Chase said. “Say it,” Alex pleaded. “Fucckkkkk! Alex, Alex, fucking Alex – please, don't stop! I'm coming!” Alex felt Chase's release from the inside out and rode that wave of bliss with him. It was never ending, consuming him”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“Look at me,” Chase said. “I need to see you.” A second later, the sea-green of Alex's eyes grabbed a hold of Chase and there it was again; the emotional connection between them going far deeper than the physical. The intimacy of that moment so pure and powerful, Chase wondered if he'd survive. His breath caught in his throat at the sudden rush of realization. This wasn't fucking; it was making love, and judging by the look on Alex's face, he knew it, too.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“It was more powerful than any drug Chase had experienced. His entire body began to respond to this closeness, tingling and vibrating; aching for another kiss or touch from Alex. One move from Alex is all it would take and the fuse would be lit for Chase and he'd have to act upon the urge. Again. Going against what Danni wanted for them, but nonetheless following his heart.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“An invisible burden had been lifted from the deepest parts of his soul. How could that not change a person? For the first time in his life, he felt comfortable in his own skin. He felt freed. Even the word free rang too simplistically to express what he truly felt inside.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“You're destroying me,” Chase whispered. “If you like my finger, imagine how good my cock would feel in there.” Alex thrust his cock up, running it along the entire hot length of Chase's.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“sooner kick some ass, than kiss it.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“I'm not much of an ass-kisser, either,” Alex said, “But, I think there is a certain amount of it in every job – including mine. I'd”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“He's bisexual,” Chase said. “He likes men and women … equally.” “Like you,” Danni said. Chase drew in a deep breath and slowly released it. “I love women.” “But, you're also attracted to men.” “Yes, Danni, I am, but I'm not going to act on it.” “Maybe you should,” she said. “What? No! I couldn't do that.” “Why not? I'm out here for two months, Chase. It's not like I'll be there to stop you. Maybe you should act on it and get it out of your system.” “I don't think it works like that, Danni.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“Okay, then, yeah. The answer to your question is: yes. I am.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“The chemistry between us is intense, bordering on combustible. I felt it the first time you looked at me.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“I think it's obvious I want you, Chase,” Alex said, his voice was a whisper that fluttered over Chase's face like a soft caress. “And, I'm pretty sure you want me, too, but I won't cross that line with you until I know Danni is cool with it.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“A burst of heat shot through him, like a blast of adrenaline that went straight to his cock.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“This isn't a life choice, like suddenly waking up one day and deciding you want to be a vegetarian. This is part of who you are; who you were born to be. It's only a negative if you allow it to be one.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“I never said it was easy, Chase. Life isn't meant to be easy, but you should live it honestly – at least be honest with yourself and Danni.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“The other half of yourself,” Alex said. “You're only allowing half of yourself to live and the other half – the half you think you need to hide, is clawing at your insides to get out.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“I think you know what I mean, Chase. My gaydar certainly isn't a hundred percent, but it's usually pretty damn accurate.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want

“He tipped the head of it toward his mouth and came in on cue with the emotionally charged lyrics to this Ivory Tower classic: Tear me down. Break me. Watch me bleed. You claim no fault, yet sure know how to … Make it hurt. Walk away. Leave me. See me cry. I stand alone and wonder why you … Make it hurt.”
― Ann Lister, Take What You Want