God, was I going to have another day of painful thoughts jumping me every time I relaxed? The obvious solutionโto just not relaxโwas kind of sucking.
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 SaintcrowJesus, you've got a death wish." "Right now I have a bathroom-and-sleep-somewhere safe wish, kid.
Lilith SaintcrowHow had I managed to tie my boots? I didnโt even remember getting dressed. I was out here in public at the mall. What was I wearing? Jeans. I could feel socks. I had my boots on. I plucked at the edge of my t-shirt and saw it was red. I was wearing Dadโs spare Army jacket, and there was a heavy weight in the right pocket that had to be something deadly.
Lilith Saintcrow