24 Quotes & Sayings By Alex Rosa

Alex Rosa is an acclaimed fiction writer and editor, who specializes in the genres of horror, science fiction, and speculative fiction. Born in New York City, she spent her early childhood in Brooklyn before moving to Austin, Texas. She received her BA in English from UT Austin and her MFA in Fiction Writing from UCLA's Department of Creative Writing. Her work has appeared in "The Bitter Oleander" (a poetry chapbook) and the forthcoming "May We Be Forgiven (Futures of Literary Publishing)." She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.

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We are all trying to get over the person who broke our hearts. We are all far from perfect. Alex Rosa
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Every time his lips meet mine, my whole body begins a slow tingle that starts from within in my chest, and spreads like a wildfire. Alex Rosa
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Every time his lips meet mine, my whole body begins a slow tingle that starts from within my chest, and spreads like a wildfire. Alex Rosa
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It's an obvious challenge, but the risk feels too big, the leap too grand, the future too unknown Alex Rosa
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Jealous much, Matthews? Is it because I'm a favorite, or is it because you still want me? Alex Rosa
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I’m glad we can be friends.” There’s that word again. It’s like a safe word. Alex Rosa
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I almost feel bad for declining, but I feel more terrible that I can’t stop looking at how his chest rises and falls with each of his frustrated breaths. Alex Rosa
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The way he looks at me makes me ache, but it isn’t fair. He hurt me first. He caused this ache from the start. This inside out, churning pain that feels mental and physical now. I fiddle with my hands, peering up at him again, and all I can think is, God, I wish he’d stop staring at me like that. Alex Rosa
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Please don't trouble yourself with my scars. At least not right now, OK? Alex Rosa
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I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be until you stumbled into my life. I refuse to let you go. Alex Rosa
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I can't tell if wanting you is selfish or stupid. Alex Rosa
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Our scars make us who we are. Some scars are just deeper than others. Alex Rosa
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I mean, aren’t we all tormented by past relationships? Alex Rosa
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I can't believe I wrote that many words in a row. Alex Rosa
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He tangles his hand in my hair, and the other cups my jaw. Although I have this all planned, his lips feel shockingly sweet, swollen and soft, and more like home every time Alex Rosa
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I chew my food, leaning back into the couch. “I loved him. That’s what dumb girls do.”“ You aren’t dumb.” I try to hold back my smile. “I’m hanging out with you, aren’t I? Alex Rosa
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The truth is, I always want to kiss you. Alex Rosa
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You think I am going to give up now? I'm so close. Alex Rosa
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You better get used to touchy-feely around here, sweetie Alex Rosa
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Two things compel me to move. First, the fear of being alone. I don’t want to be alone here. Second, the aching need to beat Blake in any way. Alex Rosa
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I have worked too damn hard encasing that beating life force into a steel box. Alex Rosa
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Are women literal creatures? I have to admit this is not my forte. Alex Rosa
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A wicked curve appears on his lips. “No, you’re wrong. I’m allowed to say whatever I want. What I’m not allowed to do is what I want. Alex Rosa