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01Undated

Being with you never felt wrong. It's the one thing I did right. You're the one thing I did right.

Becca Fitzpatrick / quote

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02Undated

I love you more than I think I should.

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03Undated

But if I hadn't fallen, I wouldn't have met you.

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04Undated

Did I really want to stay on this road longer, knowing it was only going to end in devastation?

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05Undated

Any happiness, no matter how brief, seemed better than the long, simmering torture of waking up day after day, knowing I could never have him.

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06Undated

One more secret smile. One more shared laugh. One more electric kiss. Finding him was like finding someone I didn't know I was searching for.

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07Undated

I couldn't stand here, hanging on, when the very thing I held disappeared more with each passing day.

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08Undated

I needed him like I'd never needed anyone.

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09Undated

I had fun last night," I told Patch, flicking off my chin strap and handing over my helmet. "I'm officially in love with your sheets." "That the only thing you're in love with?""Nope. Your mattress, too."Some smile crept into Patch's eyes. "My bed's an open invitation.

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10Undated

I would lay down everything I possess, even my soul, for you. If that isn't love, it's the best I have.

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11Undated

If anyone were to find out—” I began.Patch kissed me, hard, but with an amused glint in his eye. “If I get caught, it’ll mean the end of kissing you. Do you really think I’d risk that?” His face grew serious. “I know I can’t feel your touch, but I feel your love, Nora. Inside me. It means everything to me. I wish I could feel you the same way you feel me, but I have your love. Nothing will ever outweigh that. Some people go their entire lives never feeling the emotions you’ve given me. There is no regret in that.

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12Undated

Nice costume," he said. "Ditto. I can tell you put a lot of thought into yours."Amusement curled his mouth. "If you don't like it, I can take it off.

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13Undated

I missed you, Angel. Not one day went by that I didn't feel you missing from my life. You haunted me to the point that I began to believe Hank had gone back on his oath and killed you. I couldn't escape you and I didn't want to. You tortured me, but it was better than losing you.

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14Undated

Right now, I had everything I could ask for. It wasn't a long list, but it was a very satisfying one, starting with the love of my life back in my arms.

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15Undated

It isn't about love," Vee said. "It's about fun.

Becca Fitzpatrick / quote

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16Undated

I loved you long before you loved me. It's the only thing I have you beat at, and I'll bring it up every chance I get.

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17Undated

Right then, I wanted to go back in time and relive every moment with him. One more secret smile, one more shared laugh. One more electric kiss. Finding him was like finding someone I didn't know I was searching for. He’d come into my life too late, and now was leaving too soon. I remembered him telling me he’d give up everything for me. He already had.

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18Undated

Anything was better than nothing. Half-full was better than empty. Ignorance was the lowest form of humiliation and suffering.

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19Undated

Say 'provoking' again. Your mouth looks provocative when you do.

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20Undated

You possess other people's...bodies."He accepted that statement with a nod."Do you want to possess my body?""I want to do a lot of things to your body, but that's not one of them.

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21Undated

Fine! I'll throw on some clothes. Turn around. I'm in my pj's""I'm a guy. That's like asking a kid not to glance at the candy counter.

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22Undated

Don't blame me. Tell your mom to move closer. Tell her there's this new club called civilization and you guys should join.

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23Undated

I called Vee."How are you doing?" I asked."Good. How are you?""Good."Silence."Okay," Vee said in a rush, "I am still totally freaked out. You?""Totally.

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24Undated

Tacos.""Tacos?" I echoed.This seemed to amuse him. "Tomatoes, lettuce, cheese.""I know what a taco is!

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