K.M. Gillis > Quotes

“I can take care of myself."
"Of course you can," I say calmly as I crouch down and position one arm on either side of her on the couch. Our faces inches apart, and my eyes search hers. "Doesn't mean you always have to.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“I love him. I am in love with him. I've never been more sure of anything in my life. I feel it in every fiber of my being.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“Thank you for taking care of me, Josh," she says, looking over her shoulder at me as I leave.
"Always," I say, almost scared by how much I mean it.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“Why didn’t you hang up after I fell asleep?” I’d asked, feeling horrible for waking him. “I like waking up next to you. Almost as much as I like falling asleep next to you.”
― K.M. Gillis, O Goalie Night

“But the instant her gaze met mine, I was gone. Just like that, everything I’d buried, every stupid hope, every broken promise, every ounce of love I never managed to shake, came rushing back all at once.”
― K.M. Gillis, Check The Halls

“I continue to giggle like a little kid as he pins my arms over my head. His eyes focus on my mouth and I'm not laughing anymore. "What am I going to do with you?”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“Looking for signs of a concussion. You may have gotten one by hitting your head on my headboard so many times last night. Or maybe it happened during round three in my shower. You said you couldn’t remember your own name after that.”
― K.M. Gillis, O Goalie Night

“What kind of girl do you think I am?" I try, and fail to seem offended.
Excitement courses through every vein.
He leans closer. His arm rests behind my head on my seat. His other hand comes to my face, the thumb gently stroking my cheek.
"My kind.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“Show me around? Tell me the best place to get my coffee, where you get your groceries, recommend a good gym." I can't help but snort at the last request.
"Do I look like I work out?"
"You look incredible." His voice is so low, but I'm certain that I heard him correctly. The air leaves my body.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“Is this what it feels to be extroverted? I feel like I could start a conversation with a total stranger or join a gospel choir just for the hell of it.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You

“I tell you that I'm in love with your brother and you have zero reaction. You find out I've taken up jogging, and it's breaking your brain.”
― K.M. Gillis, Running Into You