Corrine Jackson > Quotes

“Sometimes a moment defines you, defines how people see you for the rest of your life. You can accept it or fight it. If you're lucky, you'll recognize the moment when it happens.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“Some words hit you like a tree branch slapping you in the face. And some words rip into your flesh, leaving scars so deep, they never completely fade.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“The truth is, some apologies never see the light of day.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“I’m two hours late when I pull in to the driveway. It won’t matter that I’m always on time. People never see how good you are. Fuck up once, and it’s like you are wearing a neon sign.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“I wonder how much shame people can hold before they ignite.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“That’s war, kid. You can hate the guy next to you, but he’s always got your back.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“I've learned that things can always suck worse than they did five minutes ago.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“These days will be a shitty reminder of a time when we weren't the best versions of ourselves.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“This isn't about being a good friend.."
"No, you're right.. It's about family. You're my family, stupid.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“Those big reunions where everyone apologises and the family lives happily ever after? They're bullshit. The truth is, some apologies never see the light of day.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“We are the Island of Misfit Toys, all broken or smashed in some way.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret never to be told.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“Two guys and I love them both. Loyalty divides and subtracts me from both of them.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“It sounds so perfect. He’s defending me because Carey would want him to. It’s not about me. It never is, with these two boys. Blake lets me take the blame, and Carey uses me.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“You're the one in control here. Be kind.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“This honor crap isn’t for the weak.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“His laugh sands the rough edge inside me, and I smile.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“We talk later,” he demands. “Or now, with everyone listening.”

“Go to hell,” I say. It worked before, but not this time.

His voice soft, he asks, “Aren’t we already there, Q?”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“Forgive me," he said in a hard voice. "My heart is breaking over here. I'm doing the best I can.”
― Corrine Jackson, Pushed

“You're not one of those cranky old people who uses their age as an excuse to be a prick, are you?”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“It’s easier to hang out with the patients in the indoor garden, with its sunlight and picnic tables. Easier to forget that someone’s ill when you’re not surrounded by the antiseptic reek of hospital-issue debris.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“I heard you calling to me, love. I'm sorry it took me so long it get here.”
― Corrine Jackson, Touched

“The changes in her are like music missing the refrain. The song's transformed, though what's left remains familiar.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“Maybe if we both wish hard enough, I will become invisible, with watery veins and glass bones. My translucent heart will beat on but my father will not notice me. He sees only my mother in the spaces around him.”
― Corrine Jackson, If I Lie

“I’m a ho. I’m a ho. The thought popped into my head before I’d even opened my eyes the next morning. It was the same thought I had when I tried to wear red lipstick.”
― Corrine Jackson, Ignited

“How can you possibly think I’d want you to sacrifice yourself to save me? As if there wasn’t enough danger, now I have to worry you’ll take a bullet for me.”
My arms crossed as his anger ignited my own.
“As if, you jerk. You can take your own stupid bullet.”
― Corrine Jackson, Touched

“It was odd that Gabe had noticed my habit when I hadn't.

"I notice everything about you," he said softly.”
― Corrine Jackson, Ignited

“Have you ever heard of such a thing as a phone?" I snapped. "You could have called so we knew you weren't dead."

My anger bounced off him. "I see my diabolical plan has worked," he observed.

"What plan?" I asked with narrow eyes.

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tone down the outpouring affection, Remington, or I might get the wrong idea and kiss you.”
― Corrine Jackson, Ignited

“The last time I'd felt safe had been with Gabe.”
― Corrine Jackson, Ignited

“Chase me, Remy.”
― Corrine Jackson, Ignited