Imogennn’s Reviews > Daybreak > Status Update

“Three words. One, four, and three. I could say it a hundred times, and it wouldn’t be enough.”
“I love you so much more.”

“There is more strength in mercy than there is in cruelty.”

‘I didn’t know that Scrabble was the sort of game you could get worked up over, but she manages. Every single night. If WordBuster89 could hear what she’s saying about them, they’d probably never look in the mirror again.
She’s a funny one, my Ophelia.’

“Fuck you for having a birthday. Fuck steak. Fuck lunch as a concept. Fuck frying pans. Fuck recipe websites. Why do I have to read about your uncle’s fucking gallstones to read how long to cook a steak for? And fuck the stove, too. It’s lying about being on medium. It’s on high.”
I lean against the doorway, a fond warmth spreading its way through my blood. This is what I want. This is what I want forever.

‘“Ah. A tablespoon of lemon juice. Not a cup. I’ll remake it.”
“Pass that on to Rocco, though. He’s always looking for new ways to melt padlocks from doors.”
“Wanker,” she breathes, on her way out the door.’

‘“Do you wanna?”
I fold the entire slice of toast into my mouth like a piece of bread-based origami, hoping that’s answer enough, and he lets out the most wonderful laugh, tossing me over his shoulder, carrying me out of the kitchen, and taking the stairs three at a time.’

‘Alex inhales his toast in four bites, practically hopping from foot to foot, like a dog waiting for me to drop a crumb. The toast does a bad job of muffling my amusement.
“What?”
“You.”
Another shuffle from foot to foot. “What about me?”
“You want me to finish so we can go upstairs and fuck.”
He stills, but he looks like he’s been caught red-handed, the faintest blush kissing his cheeks.‘

“If all you could ever offer me is quiet weekends and difficult mornings, that’s more than enough.”
“You’re just grumpy, though. I’m depressed. It’s a different beast. Depression is exhausting to be around. Grumpiness isn’t.”
“I know it’s a different beast, but it’s the same love.”

‘He leans into the curve of my neck and takes a slow inhale, like he needs me in his bloodstream more than the nicotine. “I’m frightened by my love for you.”’

‘She’s in an outfit that makes me realize that it’s not low-waisted jeans that are the problem, it’s me.’ real