“”that moment… that moment out there?” Blake pointed at the bed of army jacket, grass, and mint. “I’ve pictured it in my head for months. Months! I knew it would never really happen, but it kept me going. The beautiful, smiling girl would look at me like a man-a man worthy of her body, worthy of her kisses. Do you realize what a fool I am for hoping?””

“There is something about me, doll face. It’s between my legs, and I do believe a few minutes ago you were praying to it.”

“Blake took her face in his hands. “You let me touch you. Kiss you. Your skin? It feels like piano keys. My hands know just where to go.”

“Don’t tie your success to anything other than what’s inside you”

“You make the rest of the beautiful things in the world cry for even trying at all. You make it hard for me to breathe.”