People fear anyone who differs from what is considered normal, and in a small town the idea of normal can be as narrow as the streets.

You've grown up, girl. You've grown up real nice, Welcome home

Creativity is no excuse for obnoxious behavior

Some people fall head over heels. Other people begin to fall without even knowing it—love grows like a spring flower beneath last autumn’s leaves and catches them by surprise.

...you canʹt always choose how you love a person. Love isnʹt logical or fair. It just happens.

How would you feel about sharing your bed?" she asked. Tristan blinked. "Excuse me?" "He'd love to!" Gary said. Tristan shot him a look, "Good," said Ivy, failing to notice Gary's wink. "Ella can be a pillow hog, but all you have to do is roll over her.

I leaned back against him and rested my cheek on his shoulder. I could feel the river water dripping off of him. "Thank you" I whispered. When I looked up, I saw he was crying.