Quotes From "Tryst" By Alex Rosa

We are all trying to get over the person who broke our hearts. We are all far from perfect. Alex Rosa

I’m glad we can be friends.” There’s that word again. It’s like a safe word. Alex Rosa

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

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

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

Our scars make us who we are. Some scars are just deeper than others. Alex Rosa

I mean, aren’t we all tormented by past relationships? Alex Rosa

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

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

The truth is, I always want to kiss you. Alex Rosa

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

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