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I was his exception, and as much as I had tried to fight my feelings, he was mine.Jamie Mcguire
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You’re sorry? I damn near drank myself to death, I could barely get out of bed, I shattered my phone into a million pieces on New Year’s Eve to keep from calling you … and you’re sorry?” I bit my lip and nodded, ashamed. I had no idea what he’d been through, and hearing his say the words made sharp pain twist inside my chest. “I’m so … so sorry.”“ You’re forgiven, ” he said with a grin. “Don’t ever do it again.”“ I won’t. I promise.” He flashed his dimple and shook his head. “I fucking love you.Jamie Mcguire
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His eyebrows pulled in. “You won’t leave me, right? Even when I’m a pain in the ass?”“ I vowed in front of God — and Elvis — that I wouldn’t, didn’t I?Jamie Mcguire
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After climbing off his bike, I smacked his shoulder. “Did you forget I was with you? Are you trying to get me killed?”“ It’s hard to forget you’re behind me when your thighs are squeezing the life out of me.” A smirk came with his next thought. “I couldn’t think of a better way to die, actually.”“ There is something very wrong with you.Jamie Mcguire
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I had died and woken up in High School MusicalJamie Mcguire
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He watched me rake my fingers through the tangles in my hair and smiled. “Quit it. You’re fucking beautiful.”“ Just point me to the nearest eighties rock video, ” I said.Jamie Mcguire
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I need another drink! ” I said as a second attempt to change the subject. “Shots! ” America yelled. Shepley rolled his eyes. “Oh, yeah. That’s what you need, another shot.Jamie Mcguire
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You realize people like you and Trav are going to fight, right?" America said, filing her nails as she chewed the huge wad of gum in her mouth. I turned over on the bed. "You are officially fired. You are a terrible conscious.Jamie Mcguire
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He held me tight against him until I quit struggling, and then he flicked the strap of my dress, causing it to hang off my shoulder.'' Since the word virgin came out of those beautiful lips of yours... I have a sudden urge to help you out of that dress.Jamie Mcguire
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Travis: Happy anniversary, Pidge. Abby: One down, forever to go.Jamie Mcguire
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I wanted to sleep with you. I thought about throwing you over my couch fifty different ways, but I haven’t because I don’t see you that way anymore. It’s not that I’m not attracted to you, I just think you’re better than that.Jamie Mcguire
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Well, hell yeah! I’m gonna kick your ass, too! ” I narrowed my eyes at him. “Not this time you’re not. I have a new superpower.” He laughed. “And what’s that? Harsh language?” I leaned over to kiss his neck once, and then ran my tongue up to his ear, kissing his earlobe. He froze in place. “Distraction, ” I breathed into his ear. He grabbed my arms and flipped me onto my back. “You’re going to miss another class.Jamie Mcguire
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They don’t want me. They’re curious why you want me. And anyway, I feel sorry for anyone that thinks they have a chance. I am hopelessly and completely in love with you.” A pained look shadowed his face. “You know why I want you? I didn’t know I was lost until you found me. I didn’t know what alone was until the first night I spent without you in my bed. You’re the one thing I’ve got right. You’re what I’ve been waiting for, Pigeon.Jamie Mcguire
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The anger subsided, and my shoulders fell. “I know you didn’t. But you have got to curb this overprotective big-brother thing you’ve got going on.” Travis laughed once. “I’m not playing the big brother, Pigeon. Not even close.Jamie Mcguire
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You’re everything I’ve ever wanted, Pigeon.”“Just remember that when I take all of your money in the next poker game, ” I said, pulling off my shirt.Jamie Mcguire
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I don’t understand you, Pigeon. I thought I knew women, but you’re so fucking confusing I don’t know which way is up.”“ I don’t understand you, either. You’re supposed to be Eastern’s ladies’ man. I’m not getting the full freshmen experience they promised in the brochure, ” I teased.Jamie Mcguire
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I turned to see his expression. When I saw that he was serious, I shot hum a dubious look. “Sleeping in between the toilet and the tub on a cold, hard tile floor with a vomiting idiot was one of your best nights? That’s sad, Trav.”“No, sitting up with you when you’re sick and you falling asleep in my lap was one of my best night.” (…) “Thanks, Trav. I won’t make you babysit me again.” He leaned against his pillow. “Whatever. No one can hold your hair back like I can.Jamie Mcguire