“I hated when someone told me to smile, as if a smile of mine belonged to them and not to me.”
― The Sweetest Oblivion
― The Sweetest Oblivion
“When you’re obsessed with something for so long and finally obtain it? It feels like coming home to God. And nobody gives up their fucking spot in Heaven.”
― The Maddest Obsession
― The Maddest Obsession
“I can’t imagine a world where you and all your fucking yellow doesn’t exist. So if you die, you’ll take me with you.”
― The Darkest Temptation
― The Darkest Temptation
“Abuse can feel like love.”
“Abuse can feel like love…Why?”
Damon remained so still it didn’t look like he was breathing. He looked at the teacher, unwavering. “Starving people will eat anything.”
― Nightfall
“Abuse can feel like love…Why?”
Damon remained so still it didn’t look like he was breathing. He looked at the teacher, unwavering. “Starving people will eat anything.”
― Nightfall
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