Tarah

“She realized that this scarred, sarcastic boy, was gentle with the things he loved.”
― Cassandra Clare, City of Lost Souls

“The memory fades, and I’m left hanging on to the ghosts of his
words.”
― Marie Lu, Legend

“Love is illogical, love had consequences--I did this to myself, and I should be able to take it.”
― Marie Lu, Prodigy

“I don't know if anyone's ever told you this", he begins. He doesn't blush, and his eyes don't dart away. Instead I find myself staring into a pair of oceans - one perfect, the other blemished by that tiny ripple. "You're very attractive."

I've been complimented on my appearance before. But never in his tone of voice. Of all the things he's said, I don't know why this catches me off guard. But it startles me so much that without thinking I blurt out, "I could say the same about you." I pause. "In case you didn't know."

A slow grin spreads across his face. "Oh, trust me. I know.”
― Marie Lu, Legend