The Crush
Allyson Kennedy
Top 10 Best Quotes
“He once told me not to cry over him, that he wasn’t worth it. That he wasn’t worth being cared about by anyone else. That he was replaceable. Discardable. Trash. That’s what the world decided he was, but the world never knew Sawyer Alston quite like I did. Despite my love of a lifetime allotting me only ten months’ time, despite Sawyer taking to heart all the wrong things in life, he only ended up being wrong about one thing. He was worth it to me.”
“I made it my mission to help him see the light, to reveal life has meaning. And in the process, he helped recover the meaning of mine. My world thrived with him in it. I rediscovered my love for music, as he did his appreciation for love songs. We cultivated joy together, God by our sides, learning to combat small town politics and judgment by sticking together. We were Bama Boy and Grandma Emmie, following in the footsteps of my grandparents, playing parts in one of the greatest love stories Grahamwood has ever known.”
“All I want is my own love story, and all I get are fake chances with guys who don’t understand what love is.”
“A closet musician losing her music is like a baby losing its favorite blanket; when it's lost, comfort is shattered.”
“You’re like a favorite song, Emery.” I squint at him, a smile pulling on my lips. “What do you mean?” He cups my chin, running his thumb across my cheek. “You’re familiar, yet an adventure all at once. You’re forgiving, yet haunting.” His gaze falls on my lips. “You’re stuck in my head 24/7 and I don’t want you to get out.”
“Whatever. I’m going to class.” “No, Harriet! You mustn’t flee the premises! Mr. Elton will soon admire thee!” She’s been poking fun at my Austen obsession since she read Emma in English. I roll my eyes, not bothering to look back at her as I speed walk to Geometry. “Dude, spoiler alert. She doesn’t end up with Elton.”
“What song was that? Maybe if you would’ve sung, I would’ve caught on.” I force a laugh. One step at a time, buddy. I don’t even sing for my teddy bears. That’s a different matter entirely.”
“What makes you happy?” His throat constricts, barely visible in the parking lot lights. “That ship sailed a long time ago.” “Ships can always find their way back through the dark. They just need a lighthouse”
“What about the life you worked for over the past year and a half?” I demand, regaining traction. “Remember how much God worked in you to heal the hurt from your past? Remember how hard you worked to overcome what they did to you? You are loved, Sawyer, even if you can’t see it. God still chooses you.” My voice falters. “I still choose you”
“Though I’m often complimented on my appearance and told I will someday break many a heart, I prefer a fictional man to the cat-calling scoundrels around town. I, for one, have no time for a boy who is interested in just anyone.”
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