#nick

You’re beautiful.” His words warmed her skin and tugged at her heart, and this time she believed he meant what he said. He rested his forehead against her, his dark hair in stark contrast to her white flesh. “I knew you would be. I’ve always known. Always. ↗

— Rachel Gibson

#beauty

It looked like something the Hemlock needed, or a piece of equipment a plumber had left behind. It looked like none of your business. ↗

— Lemony Snicket

#business

It was awful. It was, like, walk out to the woods, Change, stand there until enough time passed, Change back. It was about as much fun as taking a shit." "Nice analogy. ↗

— Kelley Armstrong

#elena #nick #change

The world will try to change you into someone else. Don't let them. That's the best advice anyone can give you. ↗

— Cinda Williams Chima

#change

You wouldn't believe that so much could change just because a relationship ended. ↗

— Nick Hornby

#change #nick-hornby #relationships #change

I've changed my mind," said Nick. "The demons can have you. ↗

— Sarah Rees Brennan

#nick #change

There's a part of everyone that needs to be taken care of. Denying it exists doesn't change the truth, it only makes you very lonely. ↗

— Katherine Allred

#change

Are you ready?" Klaus asked finally. "No," Sunny answered. "Me neither," Violet said, "but if we wait until we're ready we'll be waiting for the rest of our lives, Let's go. ↗

— Lemony Snicket

#ersatz-elevator #lemony-snicket #waiting #courage

Anna gave Charles a shy kiss on the cheek and strolled out of the room without a backward glance. Until she reached the doorway, and then, in full view of the curious who'd had the courage or discourtesy to linger in the auditorium after he'd dismissed them, she kissed her palm and blew it to him. And despite... or because of their audience, he caught it in one hand, and pulled the hand to his heart. Her smile dropped away, and the expression in her eyes would feed him for a week. And the expressions on the faces of the wolves who knew Charles, or knew his reputation, would make him laugh as soon as no one was watching. ↗

— Patricia Briggs

#charles-cornick #humor #courage

Want to make it a date, haircut?' she asked. 'As soon as I can scrape together the cash for the train ticket?' What's with the "haircut," kiddo?' he asked. 'I thought we were past that.' We'll never be past that,' she said. ↗

— Maureen Johnson

#dating