Haleemah

“One blink for yes. Two for no. Three for Are you all right? Four for I am here, I am with you. Five for This is real, you are awake.”
― Sarah J. Maas, Kingdom of Ash

“How does one live in a world that turns away from such injustice for so long? Is this what it means to be Palestinian, Mother?”
― Susan Abulhawa, Mornings in Jenin

“You want to know something true? Something real? I love you. I’m in love with you. I have been since the night the snow fell in your hair and you kissed me for the first time. I’m grateful my life is tied to yours because it means I won’t have to face a day without you in it. My heart only beats as long as yours does, and when you die, I’ll meet Malek at your side. It’s a damned good thing that you love me, too, because you’re stuck with me in this life and every other that could possibly follow.” My lips part. It’s all I’ve ever wanted, ever needed to hear. “I do love you,” I admit in a whisper.”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame

“There’s nowhere in existence you could go that I wouldn’t find you, remember?”
― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame