Julia

“It's hard to want to kill someone once they've saved your life”
― Elle Cosimano, Seasons of the Storm

“You will respect me!” Eldas shouts. “Be someone worthy of respecting first!” I slam the door behind me.”
― Elise Kova, A Deal with the Elf King

“Learning from our mistakes is the path to wisdom,” I agreed. “No,” chuckled Fondaras.  “Learning from our mistakes is common sense.  Learning from other people’s mistakes is wisdom.”
― Terry Mancour, Footwizard

“Take a drink every time you hear you’re not enough.
Not the right fit.
Not the right look.
Not the right focus.
Not the right drive.
Not the right time.
Not the right job.
Not the right path.
Not the right future.
Not the right present.
Not the right you.
Not you.
(Not me?)
There’s just something missing.
From us.
What could I have done?
Nothing. It’s just…
(Who you are.)
I didn’t think we were serious.
(You’re just too…
…sweet.
…soft.
…sensitive.)
I just don’t see us ending up together.
I met someone.
I’m sorry
It’s not you.
Swallow it down.
We’re not on the same page.
We’re not in the same place.
It’s not you.
We can’t help who we fall in love with.
(And who we don’t.)
You’re such a good friend.
You’re going to make the right girl happy.
You deserve better.
Let’s stay friends.
I don’t want to lose you.
It’s not you.
I’m sorry.”
― V.E. Schwab, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue