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1 " she shook me to the core. She was an earthquake, and I was changed forever because of her. "
― Staci Hart , Frisky Business (Tonic #1)
2 " She touched my back as she slipped past me, a simple gesture, one that probably meant nothing, but I felt it, felt her through the pads of her fingertips, through the cotton of my shirt. I’d never thought that chemistry between two people could be tangible. "
3 " I know what I said hurt you. That was why I said it. I wanted to hurt you like you hurt me. "
4 " But in the end, a copy of an original is never as good. Like a fax, distorted by perception, made grainy by misinterpretation. And "
5 " He looked casual, easy, like your favorite pair of jeans, the ones that made your butt look amazing. That pretty much summed Joel up. I "
6 " He watched me in a way that made my heart speed up. “That’s not what I see.” I met his eyes. “What do you see?” “Snow. Cold and soft, the sum of an infinite number of beautiful pieces. And when the light hits just right, you shine.” I had no words, my mind blank as my eyes hung on to his like a lifeline. "
7 " Would I bang him? Yes, I would. But I’m not going to because A: I’m his producer,” I ticked off on my fingers, “B: I’m not interested in a relationship with him, C: I’m not interested in ruining my career, and D …” I trailed off, still mad but unable to think of a fourth point. She waggled her brows. “The D is the single reason why you will bang him. "
8 " It hurts, I know, but to hold the star in your hand is worth the pain. "
9 " Bunny. Leave Anni and Hairy alone or you might have to see more "
10 " A truce? I didn’t realize we were at war.” “Didn’t you? Seems to me like you’ve got your cannon loaded. "
11 " I stormed up the stairs and into our apartment, feeling set up and annoyed. God, he got under my skin like a freaking chemical burn, and there was nothing that could help except vodka. Lots of vodka. Laney "
12 " I tucked my hands behind my head, smiling up at my ceiling. She was an enigma, a puzzle I found myself itching to figure out. I wanted to take her apart, find out what made her tick. I didn’t know why, exactly. "
13 " And if she ruins me? "
14 " Like I was fire and she was crisp, clean air, and if I couldn’t breathe her in, I’d disappear. "
15 " I’m reading.” “As in, a book?” I asked, surprised. “No, a census report.” She shook her head. “Yes, a book.” “Hey, "
16 " I wanted to think this was just my lizard brain telling me to copulate with a male who was a genetic powerhouse. "
17 " She could move my heart, which I thought was immovable. "