Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell Quotes

A month ago, I would have walked to the sofa and touched his shoulder. Three months ago, I would have dropped a kiss on his cheek. Last September, when he and Bunce first moved into this flat, I would have had to pull my mouth away from his to ask the question, and he might not have let me finish.

But beauty is cheap, Agatha. Cheap and bountiful.

I tought I looked cool behind the wheel, I wasn't prepared for Baz. I wouldn't be able to look away from him, if there wasn't so much else to take in.

I don't kill predators," he says. "Why not? Fellow feeling?"
"They're to important to the ecosystem.

Simon's beautiful in battle: He never stops. You never see him plan his next move. He doesn't plan, he just moves.

I'm the most basic bitch possible.

Baz is standing in front of a full-length mirror, wearing - I swear to Merlin - a flowered suit.

He really does look perfect. Whatever strange look he's going for - Gothic pop star - it works for him.

Simon catches up with me and traps me against the car. He's kissing me before I see it coming, bending me back over the boot. "You were amazing," he says, taking a breath. "You didn't even need a wand.

Simon takes my elbow. "Ride with me," he says, looking at the place where his hand is touching my arm. "There are stars.

Baz is touching me, and it's good. (Touching Baz is always good; it'd be easier if I could just touch him all the time. And kiss him. And not have to be kissed.)

I don't think you're supposed to raise it while you're driving," I say.
"But they always do it in music videos" - he yanks at the other side - "and Bond films.