Valerie

“This pure young feeling, this gentle and forbearing feeling of each towards the other, brought with it its reward in a softening light that seemed to shine on their position. The relations between them did not look wilful, or capricious, or a failure, in such a light; they became elevated into something more self-denying, honorable, affectionate, and true.”
― Charles Dickens, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

“Oh, you," he whispered. "How can you be real?"
"When I'm with you," she said, "I'm not sure that I am."
And before he knew it, he had slid his hands behind her ears, and threaded his fingers through her hair. He kissed her forehead, there, and there, and found her cheek and kissed it, there, and her nose. Then slowly, slowly, he brought his mouth to hers, and gently, reverently, kissed her.”
― Julie Berry, Lovely War

“I didn't like where this was heading. This was heading to admissions, and admissions changed things. Admissions make feelings intensify simply because they are given space to breathe. Admissions lead to love, and admitting love is like tying yourself to a train track.”
― Christina Lauren, Love and Other Words

“Indeed, sir! Yes; I knew that Pussy was looking out for me.'
'Do you keep a cat down there?' asked Mr. Grewgious.
Edwin colored a little, as he explained: 'I call Rosa Pussy.'
"Oh, Really,' said Mr. Grewgious, smoothing down his head:' that's very affable.”
― Charles Dickens, The Mystery of Edwin Drood