Jiya

“The door unlocked. Ren looked at me. “Third floor. Race you.” We simultaneously tried to shove each other out of the way, then went pounding up the stairs, bursting into a large, well-lit reception area. A woman wearing a tight lavender dress startled and stood up from behind her desk. “Buon giorno.” “Buon giorno,” I answered back. She glanced at my sneakers and switched to English. “Did you call about meeting with our admissions officer?” “I beat you,” Ren said quietly. “No, you didn’t.”
― Jenna Evans Welch, Love & Gelato

“You know, people come to Italy for all sorts of reasons, but when they stay, it’s for the same two things.” “What?” “Love and gelato.”
― Jenna Evans Welch, Love & Gelato

“With a sigh, I look down at my newest Breenket. “Well, magic eight ball, what do you think? Should I tell my best friend I love her?”
― Sarah Adams, The Cheat Sheet

“How does she always know?” June mutters, scooping up the plate.”
― Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue