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“It's always 'Shut up, Kenji.' 'Go to sleep, Kenji.' 'No one wants to see you naked, Kenji.' When I know for a fact that there are thousands of people who would love to see me naked.”
― Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me Series Collection 9 Books Set By Tahereh Mafi

“I couldn’t help knowing she would have told me off for giving him the least encouragement, in the strongest terms possible for her, and also that she’d be absolutely right: I hadn’t any business agreeing to be with someone who told me in all sincerity that I was his only hope of happiness in the world, at least not until he’d sorted his own head out and diversified.”
― Naomi Novik, The Last Graduate

“So he had actually come to my rescue. That was even worse.”
― Naomi Novik, A Deadly Education

“Get on top of me," he said, his voice barely recognizable to his own ears.

It was her turn to look surprised. "What-?"

“I am tied to the bed,” he said. “I cannot get up and kiss you, so I will have to sit here and kiss you. Which means I need you”—he held out his free arm, his gaze never leaving hers—“closer.” ...

"Tell me again what you want me to do," he said.

The smooth column of her throat moved as she swallowed. "Show me how to kiss," she said. "Properly.”
― Cassandra Clare, Chain of Iron