auds thoughts

“You make me feel so much.” “In a good or bad kind of way?” “In the best kind of way.”
― Chloe Walsh, Releasing 10

“There were moments in time, back when I was a little girl, that I thought I could be happy. Back then, contentment felt attainable. But darkness had a way of sweeping innocence up in the riptide. That's what happened to my innocence. To me.”
― Chloe Walsh, Releasing 10

“You’re my best friend, Liz, and I never want that to stop,” he said carefully, looking nervous. “But I don’t just love you like a friend anymore.” He flicked his attention to our joined hands and roughly cleared his throat. “I love you like a boyfriend loves his girlfriend.” “You do?” “Yeah.” He nodded slowly. “So I was wondering if you might consider loving me like a girlfriend loves her boyfriend?” “I already do,” I strangled out, unable to stop the smile from spreading across my face. “I always have.”
― Chloe Walsh, Releasing 10

“Claire told us you looked like a troll.” Twisting sideways on my seat, I leaned in close and took a whiff. “Claire said you were stinky.” I pulled back and frown. “But you’re not.” He smelled like soap and strawberries. “I like how you smell.” “Uh, okay?” Hugh replied with a small laugh. “Thanks, I think?” His eyes were big, and warm, and brown, and safe.”
― Chloe Walsh, Releasing 10