Facing Reality Quotes

“The weight of his stare heats my skin. But I don’t look away. I sit it in. Bask in it. Watch the tiny movements of his eyes as he studies my face. Savor the excited thrum of blood pulsing just below the surface of my skin.

What is it about him that causes this visceral reaction?

He’s gorgeous, obviously, but it’s more than that. There’s an energy that, when pointed in my direction, can make me dizzy.”
― Sienna Atwell, Facing Reality

“I stiffen, uncomfortable with the dots he’s connecting. Because he’s trying to pinpoint a cause for all of my issues. And when people try to find causes for problems, it’s because they want to fix them. But this is me. And I can’t be fixed.”
― Sienna Atwell, Facing Reality

“Every word he’s saying is perfect and terrifying at the same time. An alarming reminder of how close I’ve let him get. Feelings are involved now. I can’t pretend they’re not.”
― Sienna Atwell, Facing Reality

“The truth is I want you. Any way I can have you. And I was an idiot for trying to convince myself otherwise.”
― Sienna Atwell, Facing Reality

“Despite my better judgment, my eyes zoom in on his biceps. The taut muscles pull against his pale green T-shirt in a way that causes my stomach to tighten. Jesus, why does he always look so hot in a ratty old T-shirt? It's annoying.”
― Sienna Atwell, Facing Reality