Natalie

“What do you want to do now?" he asked her.

"We should probably just kill ourselves," she imagined saying.”
― Kristen Roupenian, You Know You Want This: Cat Person and Other Stories

“You seem happy enough," came Monza's voice, "for a man about to risk his life."

Shiver's opened his eyes and turned his grin on her. "I've made peace with myself."

"Good for you. That's the hardest war of all to win."

"Didn't say I won. Just stopped fighting."

"I'm starting to think that's the only victory worth a shit," she muttered, almost to herself.”
― Joe Abercrombie, Best Served Cold

“And the kiss?” Her frown was deep, sorrowful. “That was the script, too. I know. But I don’t see any difference. You held her like you held me. You even looked at her the same.”
“I was acting.”
“I know.” Tears brimmed her eyes. “That’s what I’m afraid of.”
― Willowy Whisper, Angel Gate

“It's all right,' she said. Her throat hurt. Her chest hurt. Love hurt. So why was she happy? 'The world is good. Go see it.'

And the bird leaped into the sky and flew away.”
― Kelly Barnhill, The Girl Who Drank the Moon