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21 " The heart isn’t like the liver; it doesn’t regenerate, no matter how much time passes. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. "
― Julie Johnson , Say the Word
22 " We stared at one another, two strangers bound eternally by a shared past of lies and broken promises. "
23 " You might think you’re the villain in my story, Lux, but what you don’t seem to realize is that I don’t care. Princess or Evil Queen, I want you standing by my side when the tale comes to an end. So I’m not walking away — I’m going to wear you down, until you’re ready — no, until you’re dying — to tell me what happened back then.” Another kiss landed on my lips, and I fought off a tremble of desire. “And Freckles?” My eyes flickered up to meet his searing gaze. “It’s going to be a hell of a lot of fun. "
24 " I don’t care how you label yourself — friend, girlfriend, strange blonde girl who follows me around…” He laughed when I smacked him on the arm. “It doesn’t matter. What matters is that I’m crazy about you, "
25 " You might think you’re the villain in my story, Lux, but what you don’t seem to realize is that I don’t care. Princess or Evil Queen, I want you standing by my side when the tale comes to an end. "
26 " So I wouldn’t run too far, Freckles,” Bash added, his voice a blend of frustration and determination. “Because we’re not finished. Not by a fucking long shot. "
27 " You’re my girl. I’m not going to let anything happen to us. That’s a promise. "
28 " I’m not going out with you.” “Come on, it can just be a friends thing. If we choose to get naked afterward, so be it. "
29 " You had my heart for all these years — you still have it, Bash. "
30 " I love you.” He said simply, his eyes fierce. “I’ve loved you since the first moment I clapped eyes on you in Latin class. Since that day in the rain, when you climbed into my car and slipped my sweater over your head to get warm. Since the first time I watched you with Jamie, laughing and joking even though the weight of the world was on your shoulders. Since I saw you running in crazy, breathless circles around the circumference of my favorite tree, a look of absolute joy on your face.” He traced a finger down my cheek. “I’ve loved you since before I even knew what love was. "
31 " Lux, you better not die, because… well…” I stopped and turned to face him, awaiting his apology. “We really need to return that dress to Luster.” He grinned. “If you die, we’ll be in deep shit.” I flipped him off and turned on my heel, listening to the fresh round of cackles erupting from Fae and Simon. "
32 " You think I’m the victim here, but I’m not. As much as you might wish it, I’m not the damsel in distress in your story, Bash — I’m the villain. "
33 " cherish the insignificant moments you have with your most significant people. To hold onto the times when you’re happy. To smile often, and laugh loudly. To enjoy the ones you love, and hold them close to your heart while you still have them. "