“And you think I play games? That’s not what I’m doing here. I don’t want to fuck you tonight because you’re drunk. Because I don’t want to take advantage of you. Because I respect you as a person.” “I don’t need your respect. I fucking respect myself plenty.” Respect Book:Owning It Source: Owning It
“You flatter me, my prince." Cassius murmured, and Merrick nearly melted at the tender tenor of his voice. "I... I want... Please show me..." "Show you what?" Merrick asked, feathering his lips along his chin. "Show me everything.” True LoveConnection With The One Book:Ever After Source: Ever After
“I’m gonna come home, Mom, even if it’s not forever. I can take a semester off and then decide if I’ll go back next year. You guys need me here. It might be hard for Dad, and I—” “You’ll do no such thing,” Dad said, his voice raspy. “We didn’t mean to wake you,” Mom replied. “You didn’t. I always wake up when I’m needed.” Dad’s eyes on me were intense. “You’re not comin’ home.” “You’ve said it yourself, I belong here. You’re my family, and I’m supposed to be working this farm with you.” The words were heavy in my chest. “No, son. You don’t belong here. And not because we don’t love you or want you. You’re too damn bright a light for this place, and the last thing I want is to go to my grave knowing that my dreams for you dimmed that light.” “Dad… I…” I didn’t know what to say. Or what to feel, other than loved. “Nearly dying does a thing to a fella. I just… When I was goin’ down, all I was thinkin’ was, what if I died and my boy thinks I don’t love him? Don’t accept him? And listenin’ to you with your mama right now…you talk about that boyfriend of yours the way I always talked about her. Couldn’t believe she would give me the time a day, if I’m being honest. But I loved her and she loved me, and you love that boy just the same.” LoveFamilyEmotionalSweetGayParentsHomophobiaWholesome Book:Pretty Perfect Source: Pretty Perfect
“Blood isn’t what makes family; it’s being there for them, it’s sticking around. It’s loving someone even when they don’t feel like they deserve to be loved.” FamilyFamily RelationshipsRd16 Book:The Loner Source: The Loner
“But then Jesse climbed into my arms, with those damned pink unicorn pajamas, and mumbled, “We’re gonna cuddle, and you’re gonna enjoy it,” and promptly fell asleep with his head against my chest.” RomanceSweet Book:Pretty Perfect Source: Pretty Perfect
“Say what?" "I love you." "I just wanted to hear the words. You didn't actually use them." "But I'm still frustrated you said it first." "Milo, your boyfriend just admitted he's crazy in love with you, and you're annoyed he said it before you?" "Yes, yes I am." I laughed. "God, I love you.” LoveHumour Book:Boyfriend Goals Source: Boyfriend Goals
“You always make me get so fuckin’ emotional. I’d get my ass beat if anyone saw me the way I am with you.” Mateo Book:Broken Pieces Source: Broken Pieces
“It’s weird, spending your life feeling different from everyone around you and not understanding why or how. You helped when you gave me those terms, but I still didn’t know who I was. Don’t know if I do now. Am I demisexual? I guess. But maybe I’m not, and I don’t know that it really matters. The only thing that does, for me at least, is how I feel.” Self RealizationLgbtqDemisexual Book:Griff's Place Source: Griff's Place