Stella

“Out of all the people I’ve met, the things I’ve wanted, the places I’ve been, none has ever felt as necessary as you do. Because I love you. I love you in a way I didn’t think I was capable of. I love you because you showed me how to fall in love. And I don’t regret it, Rue. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Even if you can never say it back. Even if you never think about me again after today. Even if you were right after all, and you’re not capable of love.”
― Ali Hazelwood, Not in Love

“If you still want me to love you, I really think I can love you back. Because I already do.” Two tears streaked her cheekbones. “And if you don’t, I guess I’ll be loving you anyway.”
― Ali Hazelwood, Not in Love

“unsmiling men tended to be considered consummate professionals, while serious, unsmiling women were often written off as haughty shrews.”
― Ali Hazelwood, Not in Love

“(Seriously: why are men?)”
― Ali Hazelwood, Love on the Brain