A Boy Worth Knowing Quotes

“Sometimes you need to let someone go, even if you care about them deeply, because it hurts too much to keep them close.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to remember I was a reasonably intelligent person who did not fall apart over talking to someone on the phone.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“All I know is you missed out. You missed out on knowing someone who's funny, and kind, and-" He looked back at me, squeezing my hand. "-the best person I've ever met.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I wan't sure what he saw in me, but I was glad he saw something.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I moved without thought, my hands coming up to rest on his back and it brought back that feeling of solidity and comfort. He grounded me in a way I didn't know I'd been missing until he was there.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“And that was all I'd ever needed: someone I could count on to be there not matter what. It had only been a few days, but it was freeing to know that.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“James spoke first. "Hey."
God. One word, and my cheeks heated. It might have helped if he hadn't looked like he wanted to drag me across the table and kiss the hell out of me. How had this become my life? Not that I was complaining. Really, really not complaining.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I wanted to know anything and everything about him. I wanted to know why he looked at me like that and what he was thinking when he did.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“He reached for the popcorn, and his arm brushed against mine. It was was if sparks had lit up the theater. I tried not to react, especially since I was fairly centain I was the only one feeling it.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“He's nice? As in, nice-looking?" My face heated. Dammit. Yes, Nana knew. No, she didn't have a problem with it. "Are we talking about a little crush on the new boy?”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“Dear, sweet Aunt Susan, what was it like in your simple life? Where people actually talked to each other? Asked questions and got answers? What was that like?”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“It hadn't been a week, and I couldn't remember what it was like before James. I didn't want to.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I went and sat on the side of the bed to wait. Not for James, oh no. For the two ghosts who were absolutely, pardon the pun, dying to talk to me.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“Is it safe to come in?"
A strangled sound that might have been a laugh burst out of me. The innuendos were racing through my head.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“-I'm also well aware how grossly inadequate Sec Ed is for straight kids, and it's an utter failure for gay kids. I don't care if it's embarrasing. If you have questions, ask.
(...)
-I have the Internet you know.
She arched and eyebrow. "And everything online i true? Never trust pron as your only resource, you're smarter than that, and those guys know what they're doing. You know I won't judge. And if you don't want to talk to me, I can put you in touch with someone you can talk to."
(...)
She tapped my arm until I lowered my hands and then raised finger numbre three. "Three, give me a hug, and I'll put you out of your misery.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I looked up , surprised, and his face was soft, questioning. I didn't know the answet. I didn't even know the question.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“James's friendship meant more than any feelings I might have. That was enough. It would have to be enough.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“This wasn't going to be easy. Honestly, I was tired of being the one who always had to know. Knowing how someone had died, whether by old age, sickness, or murder, quite frankly, sucked. Add in that I was probably betraying the trust of my only friend, and I felt like a real winner.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“(...) even if I wasn't sure if he liked me like that. If he liked boys like that. I was just happy he seemed to like me at all.
It was enough.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“My resolve not to think about James and his perfect hair lasted until lunch. It wasn't my fault, though; it was his. I was sitting alone in the back corner of the cafeteria at my usual table when he plopped his tray down and sat with me like it was nothing.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“James, Mr. Nice Smile, had a spirit clinging to him.
As if things weren't weird enough.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“you need to let someone go, even if you care about them deeply, because it hurts too much to keep them close—” She shook her head. “Sometimes you have to do it to save yourself.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“I had a huge crush on my only friend, and I didn't know what to do about it except ignore it. Sounded like a plan.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing

“That consisted mostly of me wearing a path in the living room carpet. Then into the kitchen. Should I sit at the table and wait? I sat down and then immediately got up to check the living room cushions. Still perfectly aligned. I walked back to the kitchen, over to the window, and moved the curtain back in place just in time to duck away as James pulled in the driveway. The last thing I needed was to get caught pacing, with Arthur trailing behind me.”
― Jennifer Cosgrove, A Boy Worth Knowing