The Fine Line Quotes

“I am happy with you." It was only a half-lie. In truth, being with him made me happier than anything. But it was a bittersweet happiness because from this moment on, it would be overshadowed with the wait and wonder of when and how our relationship would dissolve.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“You are my first choice. You're my only choice.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“Never again. I’m done. This is the last time I will ever have this feeling.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do," I breathed, trying hard to pretend I wasn't fazed by what just happened. "You weren't listening to me."
He stared at me with intensity for several seconds. "That's an interesting way to get my attention.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“This is perfect." I breathed. "Please tell me it won't end. Promise me.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“Heat emanated from his lips as they gently touched mine, hesitating in place for several moments, and igniting a surge of fire through my blood.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“You were never my problem. You were my fucking answer.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“Mel rolled her eyes. "You can't live your life based on 'what-ifs,' Liv. And change is inevitable. It's the one thing you can always count on. Stop worrying about what might or not happen and follow your heart. How can you expect to ever be happy if you don't?”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“As the car shook to life, I felt a burst of adrenaline rush through my body. If just starting the car was this thrilling, I wondered what it would be like to drive it.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“I'm going to say something. And it's the only time I'll say it because I don't ever want things to be weird between us." He looked me in the eye. "I like you, Liv. A lot. And I know we've got something here.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“covering myself in my blankie. Oh no, I dropped Mama Bear! My door creaked open, and light came through the seams of my blankie. “Olivia?” Daddy said softly. I didn’t answer. Mommy was always telling me to make smart choices. I chose to stay perfectly still and not to breathe too loudly, but”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“Good. Now I've got work to do," I said, pulling away. "Some of us have jobs, you know."
He grinned, "Yeah. Suckers.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“I knew it was a lie. Everything ends in one way or another, but I didn't think he knew it yet. It didn't matter because right now, at this very moment, it was what I needed to hear, in exactly the way I needed to hear it.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“Being this close to him...touching him exhilarated me, while at the same time, I became immersed in a feeling of tranquility.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“All I could do was feel, and I'd never felt so wanted. My body wanted his.”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line

“Are you okay?" he asked.
There were no words to be said. Because in that moment, as Logan's eyes flooded with love and concern, I realized that "normal" was a concept open for interpretation. What happened tonight was a mistake. An anomaly. A break from our norm. And despite the circumstances, I was still exactly where I wanted to be.
I gave Logan a reassuring smile and nodded.
"Are you hurt?" he continued.
"No, I'm fine." I replied.
(Just completely freaked out.)”
― Alicia Kobishop, The Fine Line