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“wanted to love you. I’ve wanted to take all the hurt away, to hold you and protect you and make you laugh, and smile, and show you what love is. I’ve wanted to show you for so long that you are worthy of being loved, for exactly who you are. And I tried to deny that, I tried to convince myself…that I wasn’t good enough, that I would do nothing but hurt you. And I have. And I’m sorry. I was afraid. I was afraid of loving someone as delicate and beautiful and unique as you. I knew I only had one chance, and I was terrified I would make a mess of it and you’d only become sadder, and more convinced you were unlovable. I was afraid of my own shortcomings, and because of that I hurt you.”
― Brutal Precious
― Brutal Precious

“I’m going to the library to taunt an animal dumber than me. Boys count.”
― Brutal Precious
― Brutal Precious

“- and I’d be honored to try marriage with you - ”
Jack smiles.
“- you big stupid idiot.”
― Brutal Precious
Jack smiles.
“- you big stupid idiot.”
― Brutal Precious

“I love you,” I blurt. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry for saying it, but I love you.”
― Brutal Precious
― Brutal Precious

“Yes, well, now I am an extremely mature, responsible adult, and I can do things like discuss my trials and tribulations calmly.” “Uh-huh,” Gran says expectantly. “Such as making out. I did actually make out with someone.” Gran waits. “I mean, I punched him before I made out with him. But it was a mature punch.”
― Brutal Precious
― Brutal Precious
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