01UndatedDon’t you want to know what I did?” I could have killed her for all he knew.“Nope.” He motioned me to him. “Could you be anymore chivalrous?” I touched his face. He smiled.“I’d be anything you need me to be. That’s just who I am,” he said, he tilted his head up.Holly Hood / quote ↗
02UndatedHe didn’t want to admit that his daughter was something more now. I raised my hand guiding one of Nona’s lawn ornaments across the lawn. Making it dance.“Hope,” Dad warned from inside.I dropped it on the lawn. “Such a party pooper.Holly Hood / quote ↗
04UndatedI fantasized how no matter what happened, no one could ever come between us, call it wishful thinking, I called it a fact.Holly Hood / quote ↗
05UndatedWhy don’t we just say it already?” He smirked. “I mean come on now.”I eyed him carefully not knowing where to step. “What is it you think we want to say?”“That we love each other. I kick myself every time I stopped myself from saying it. And I know you love me and that’s all that matters,” he said, pulling me close instead of away this time. We stared at the water in a shared silence.My mind wished I could say the same thing, but knowing if I wanted to was the problem. Did I even know how?Holly Hood / quote ↗
06UndatedI really wasn't sure if I wanted this guy knowing where I lived. After all, he was wielding a baseball bat, and I had just seen him strike several people with that bat.Holly Hood / quote ↗
07UndatedI pulled him close. “You can try your best. The only problem is after this is all over with reality is going to be waiting for me.”He took my shirt off and tossed it over his shoulder pulling me down on the couch. He kissed me again, biting at my lip. “Ignorance is bliss.Holly Hood / quote ↗
08UndatedIt would have been magical I was sure, if I hadn't caught my marshmallow on fire and dropped it on his shoe.Holly Hood / quote ↗
09UndatedHave you ever felt happy and miserable at the same time?” I sighed.“Yes.” Hutch sat up. He threw the covers back and got out of bed. He opened up the blinds sending rays of bright sunlight into his room. “But I got over it. I figured out no matter how much I worried about it nothing ever changed.Holly Hood / quote ↗
10UndatedYou like? she asked Slade. He gave her a head nod and she vanished behind the curtain.That's my sister, he said, pointing at the closed curtain.I shrugged. "I'm glad you guys are so close.Holly Hood / quote ↗
11UndatedYeah, I was just curious. I concentrated on my footsteps.Yeah, well, next time you think about stepping into rock concerts you might want to bring a bodyguard.I stopped and turned around. I brought my hands to my hips, a bit offended. What is that supposed to mean?He dropped the end of the bat into the sand. It means your small.Holly Hood / quote ↗
13UndatedIs that a rule? Do you have a rule that you can’t kiss people in the morning?Holly Hood / quote ↗
14UndatedFrankie raised an eyebrow. Look at you getting all sentimental. You know where to find me.Delaney nodded. That doesn’t mean you want to be found. Come on. One drink.Holly Hood / quote ↗
16UndatedIf you want to get rid of Rose then fine, I’ll take care of it. But I don’t think that is going to solve your problem. You’ll still be here. And you are your problem.Holly Hood / quote ↗
17UndatedSam studied his brother. At one time he thought Frankie had a good head on his shoulders. Sure, he had a temper. And he was conceited. But he always used common sense. But now he wasn’t so sure if that were true. He had brought him his lifeless fiancé. Like a dog dragging in a dead rabbit looking for praise.Holly Hood / quote ↗
18UndatedOne, you moved here with your father, which means your a daddy's girl. No girl leaves their mother unless they are.Holly Hood / quote ↗
19UndatedShe promised him she would love him until she was physically unable to anymore and then after when all she could do was hold his photograph.Holly Hood / quote ↗
20UndatedYou don’t need to drink to get over your feelings. Deal with your feelings that’s how you get over them,Holly Hood / quote ↗
21UndatedI wasn't used to guys making me blush, and I wasn't sure why he even was making me blush.Holly Hood / quote ↗
