L.B. Gaines > Quotes

“I don’t want to just flirt under string lights or kiss between chapters of a history book. I want something real.” I nodded slowly. “Me too.” “I want to be yours,” I whispered. “If you want that.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“my back. “That’s all I needed to hear.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“I didn’t just come here to win her back. I came because some people are not chapters. Some people are the whole damn book. And you don’t stop reading until you find the end .”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“Sorry was that…” “Don’t be sorry,” I said, fingers still tangled in the fabric. “Just… don’t stop.” He kissed me again, deeper this time, until I felt dizzy. Until I forgot the taste of caution.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“I should’ve come for you sooner,” he groaned. “Should’ve never let you leave.” “You didn’t know” I cried. “I left because I thought I had to because I was scared.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“Don’t run again. Not unless I’m chasing you.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“You do not have to earn rest. You are still worthy”
― L.B. Gaines, Room 214, San Juan

“I waited two years,” he whispered. “Don’t make me wait again.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“I’d never give yours away either. Even when I hated you a little. Even when I was mad enough to wish I never met you. I didn’t let anybody else touch what was yours.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“You were always going to be mine. Even if I had to hunt you to prove it.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“Did you give my Akoma away?” My mouth fell open, my heart thudding. “No.” “Tell me.” I met his eyes. Locked in. No hesitation. “Never.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA

“Rae’s laugh slipped out”
― L.B. Gaines, 1:09 a.m.

“clarity,” he continued. “And being with you? I see things clearer than I have in a long time.”
― L.B. Gaines, Three Months in ACCRA