Daveia

“I got into the habit of feeling like I needed to earn people's affection.”
― Georgia Stone, The Friendship Fling

“She marveled at this man who, a month ago, she'd known only as Americano, as surly and quiet and selfish. This shy, brilliant man kneeling in front of her, who showed up without having to be asked, who put the ball in her court, who asked her if she was sure and told her they could stop.”
― Christina Lauren, The Soulmate Equation

“I had known Jonah Fletcher. I had been loved by him .. and it was a privilege I would carry for the rest of my life.”
― Emma Scott, Full Tilt Duet by Emma Scott 2 Books Collection Set

“Just existing near you made me remember how to be happy. I feel like I’m finally giving myself a chance, and it started with you.

You did that yourself.

But I couldn’t have done it without you. One of the new things I’ve been working on is being more honest about my feelings. Making sure I communicate them. I just…” I shake my head as I try to collect my thoughts, and Finn looks down at my fidgeting hands on the bench, sliding his own over them and squeezing. “It’s like I was living on autopilot for so long. And then you arrived and you coaxed me out and I started to turn into someone I liked. Someone who participates in their life. You set that in motion, and I’ll never be able to thank you enough for it. I’m so sorry I didn’t tell you all this earlier, how important you are to me. Do you know how special it is that you help people bloom? Maybe now I can take steps forward on my own, but I needed the initial nudge. I won’t deny how much you contributed to getting me out of the dark.”

If he’s the sun, I must be the moon. Sometimes you need a little help to glow.”
― Georgia Stone, The Friendship Fling