His shoulder bumped mine again. "Can I ask you something?" I didn't answer. He was going to ask me anyway. People don't say that if they don't want to pry something out of you.
Lilith SaintcrowI got a washed out version of Momโs curls and a better copy of Dadโs blue eyes, The rest of me, I guess, is up for grabs. Except maybe Granโs nose, but she could have been trying to make me feel better. Iโm no prize. Most girls go through a gawky stage, but Iโm beginning to think mine will be a lifelong thing. It doesnโt bother me too much. Better to be strong than pretty and useless. Iโll take a plain girl with her head screwed on right over a cheerleader any day.
Lilith SaintcrowIt was stealing her breath, imbecile. Go get a towel." -Christophe, Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
Lilith SaintcrowI caught the look Benjamin gave me. "What?" "Nothing. We just thought a svetocha would be more, well, difficult." Leon's mouth twitched. "I do seriously want a slushie." I tried a tentative smile. I definitely liked him now. "I haven't had one in ages. Maybe the guys outsideโthe double blondsโwould want one, too?" For some reason Leon found that utterly fricking hysterical. He snorted and chuckled all the way through Housewares to the Health and Beauty section, and even Benjamin unbent enough to grin.
Lilith Saintcrow