That's not the point," he said. "What kind of creep would I be if I let my girl carry something heavy while I walked along, swinging my arms?" Your girl? "The kind that respects my wishes," she said. "And my strength, and my... arms." Levi grinned some more. Because he wasn't taking her seriously. "I have a lot of respect for your arms. I like how they're attached to the rest of you.
Rainbow RowellThings she knew now, that she hadn't known two hours ago: Park was covered with skin. Everywhere.
Rainbow RowellYou always ask that. Why. Like there's an answer for everything. Not everybody has your life, you know, or your family. In your life, things happen for reasons. People make sense. But that's not my life. Nobody in my life makes sense.
Rainbow RowellI had this whole plan when I graduated high school: I was going to go to college, date a few guys, and then meet THE guy at the end of my freshman year, maybe at the beginning of my sophomore year. We'd be engaged by graduation and married the next year. And then, after some traveling, we'd start our family. Four kids, three years apart. I wanted to be done by the time I was 35.
Rainbow RowellEleanor had never thought about killing herself โ ever โ but she thought a lot about stopping. Just running until she couldnโt run anymore. Jumping from something so high that sheโd never hit the bottom.
Rainbow RowellThe professor leaned forward. โBut thereโs nothing more profound than creating something out of nothing.โ Her lovely face turned fierce. โThink about it Cath. Thatโs what makes a godโor a mother. Thereโs nothing more intoxicating than creating something from nothing. Creating something from yourself.
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