Lauren

“Is that Magnolia Parks?” “Where’s her boyfriend?” “Is she here with BJ Ballentine?” “Are they together again?” “They’re never not together.” “Doesn’t she have a boyfriend?” “I like her dress.” “I hate her dress.” “Are they fucking again?”
― Jessa Hastings, Magnolia Parks

“But I’ll miss him on my rainy days.”
― Jessa Hastings, Magnolia Parks

“Painful things can still be beautiful things, in case you didn’t know.”
― Jessa Hastings, Magnolia Parks

“Lor! When are you going to get it through your head that I am totally, completely fucking in love with you!” She attempts to retreat, but I take another step until she’s backed against the window. “You’re all I think about. I’ve never felt like this about anyone, and I’d do anything for you. You’ve become my air and my blood and my only reason to exist. I love you, Lor. I love you so much it makes my heart feel ready to burst.”
― Nisha J. Tuli, Fate of the Sun King