The getting is easy; the keeping is the important part.

Now don't laugh 'cause I just might be...the soft curve in your hardline. (from the song "Hardliners" by Holcombe Waller)

The key to lying skillfully is never lie to yourself.

Lucas was fifteen minutes late to class on Friday, and we had a pop quiz first thing - which he missed. My first thought was how irresponsible it was to miss a quiz… and then I remembered that I missed the midterm. I couldn't exactly point any fingers.

Jackie?" "It wasn't your fault.

But just because you’re strong and resilient doesn’t mean you never need someone to be there for you, to take care of you.

As we lay in the semi-dark hours later, we faced each other, sharing his pillow. I'd never felt more connected to anyone.