Sydney Logan > Quotes

“A young girl needs to spread her wings, but a young woman needs roots.”
― Sydney Logan, Lessons Learned

“For every amazing thing that happens to us, there are other crappy things just waiting to knock the smiles off our faces. But we keep smiling. We soldier on.”
― Sydney Logan, Soldier On

“[bookcover:Lessons Learned|13578440] Another shot, and for some reason, I’m the only one who can’t move. Who can’t scream. Who can’t do anything but watch as the young man’s body slumps over his tray. Finally, I find my voice and scream his name.”
― Sydney Logan, Lessons Learned

“The accent was warm and soft and undeniably Northern. When I turned around, I was staring into a pair of beautiful crystal-blue eyes. “Wow,” I whispered. I scanned the paint swatches, wondering if such a shade of blue would look good on the exterior of my house. “Mr. Johnson said you might need help selecting paint.” “It’s impossible,” I muttered. “I just wanted to buy some blue paint. Why is this so complicated?” The handsome man stepped closer to my side. “It isn’t, really. Just pick what you like.” I like crystal-blue. Luckily, I didn’t say those words aloud.”
― Sydney Logan, Lessons Learned

“The grays are the parts of your life that mold you into the woman you are meant to be. The little, unexpected surprises that catch you completely off guard.Your experiences, your reactions, your feelings...they're all important because that shape you.”
― Sydney Logan, Soldier On

“Steph, you're allowed to feel betrayed. I totally get that. But don't just think about how much you hurt. Think about the way he makes you feel. Think about the things he says to you and the way you feel when he touches you. And kisses you. Think about THE PRINCESS BRIDE and the New Year's Eve kiss. Think about never feeling the rest of your whole life the way you feel when you're with him."
I smirk. "You totaly stole that from DIRTY DANCING.”
― Sydney Logan, Soldier On

“Steph, you're allowed to feel betrayed. I totally get that. But don't just think about how much you hurt. Think about the way he makes you feel. Think about the things he says to you and the way you feel when he touches you. And kisses you. Think about THE PRINCESS BRIDE and the New Year's Eve kiss. Think about never feeling the rest of your whole life the way you feel when you're with him."
I smirk. "You totally stole that from DIRTY DANCING.”
― Sydney Logan, Soldier On

“I should look away. I should focus on anything but him. But the intensity of his gaze actually grounds me, and for the first time today, I’m blissfully calm.”
― Sydney Logan, Songbird

“We spend the rest of the night in the living room, watching a Friends marathon.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“No, you have to let me do this,” he says urgently, climbing off the couch and falling to his knees before me. “You have to let me say these things because you might never give me another chance.”
― Sydney Logan, Songbird

“You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“Are things better now that you’re here?
I sigh deeply. In some ways, things are much better now. In other ways, not so much. I really don’t know how to explain it to him.
“I’m not cold anymore. And I’m not hungry.”
“But you’re still scared.”
His green eyes gaze into mine. He doesn’t expect me to answer. He knows.
“I don’t want you to be scared, Scout.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“It’s ironic. I’m pregnant with the man’s child, but this is the first morning I’ve actually awakened in his arms.”
― Sydney Logan, Songbird

“I’m a freak.”
“No, you’re not. You’ve been dealt a shit hand in life so far, but you’re not a freak. You’re smart. You’re pretty. You’re a hard worker and you’re nice to shitty customers when they absolutely don’t deserve it. you put up with my sister which means you’re one step away from sainthood, and you have the most beautiful blue eyes I’ve ever seen. You’re not a freak. You’re awesome. And it kills me that you don’t know that.”
Tears trickle down my cheeks. His words are sweet, but I can’t believe them. Because I know they’re not true.
“I have a junkie mother and an uncle who can’t stand me.”
Wyatt gently places his finger on my chin and lifts my face to his.
“Screw them. You have me.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“I just want you to do everything you want. I want you to have everything you’ve ever wanted. Because you’re everything I want. You will always be everything I want.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“I think the heart wants what the heart wants and it totally ignores logic. What does your heart want, Devin?”
― Sydney Logan, Songbird

“I love you, Scout,” he whispers against my lips. “And I will love you, every single second of every single day for the rest of our lives. I’ll love you between the sunshine and the clouds, and between the raindrops and the storms.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“Hey,” he whispers, reaching for my hand.
My heart races, but not because I’m scared. Butterflies erupt in my stomach, but not because I’m nervous. I close my eyes and wait for the panic that’s sure to come, but all I feel is his warm hand and gentle touch.”
― Sydney Logan, Between the Raindrops

“Good to know he’s an equal opportunity womanizer.”
― Sydney Logan, Songbird

“It’s just a kiss, Jackson. Just a kiss. Is there really any such thing as just a kiss?”
― Sydney Logan, Such Great Heights