I felt like I was missing something. Missing you more. Missing whatever was going to happen next.

elliptical, adj. The kiss I like the most is one of the slow ones. It’s as much breath as touch, as much no as yes. You lean in from the side, and I have to turn a little to make it happen.

Why do we feel the need to disconnect in order to connect?

Part of growing up is making sure your sense of reality isn't entirely grounded in your own mind.

being with someone for over a year can mean that you love them … but it can also mean you’re trapped.

I know from experience that beneath every peripheral girl is a central truth. She’s hiding hers away, but at the same time she wants me to see it.

I couldn't remember ordinary moments, only the ones that had made an impression. Ordinary moments were the ones that fell away first.