Hannah

“This was how I was dealing with everyone and everything lately, taking the good when it came, and the bad the same way, knowing each would pass in its own time.”
― Sarah Dessen, Just Listen

“Don't be a fool. Don't give up something important to hold onto someone who can't even say they love you.”
― Sarah Dessen, Someone Like You

“So say I’m your mom.'
'What?' I said.
'I’m your mom,' he repeated. 'Now tell me you want to quit modeling.'
I could feel myself blushing. 'I can’t do that,' I said.
'Why not?' he asked. 'Is it so hard to believe? You think I’m not a good role-player?'
'No,' I said. 'It’s just–'
'Because I am. Everyone wanted me to be their mother in group.'
I just looked at him. 'I just… It’s weird.'
'No, it’s hard. But not impossible. Just try it.'
A week earlier, I hadn’t even known what color his eyes were. Now, we were family. At least temporarily.”
― Sarah Dessen, Just Listen

“It is kind of hard to hold a lot in. But for me… it’s sometimes even harder to let it out.”
― Sarah Dessen, Just Listen