“Sometimes it hurts to look at you,” I said. I loved that I could say that and he knew exactly what I meant.”

“Because letting someone in close meant they could hurt you. I knew all about that kind of fear. I lived with it.”

“He knew what 'I love you' meant, and he knew it was good, but he didn't understand why it was an explanation for anything.”

““Look,” Jane said. “Exactly what must I say to get rid of you?”

“I opened the telegram and said, "He's dead —" and as I looked up into Graham Mill's gaze I saw that he knew who, before I could say.”

“I know," he said, looking down at himself self-consciously. "I am not-I mean, I look-"
"Beautiful," she said, and she meant it. "You look beautiful, James Carstairs.”

“I knew I hurt him, because when I threw my first elbow… he said 'UGGH!”

“That what?" "That I knew i misjudged you. That you love him. I'm not saying In what way. Maybe you don't know yourself. But anyone paying attention could see how much you care about him," he says gently.”

“I'm sorry Sandstorm" he murmured. "I never meant to hurt you" His voice barely more than a whisper, he added,"I love you."
Sandstorm's eyes glowed."I love you too, Fireheart.”

“Never mind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too.
Don't forget me, I beg.
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead."”