It's not the loving that hurts this girl; it's the understanding of it for what it is, that it will never be returned in the same way, that threatens to destroy her. But to unload the words - "I love you" - on an innocent party who didn't ask for it, to reach across the dark space and touch him - it's like the world she knows could end if she dared speak these words, dared make such a move.
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About Rachel Cohn
Rachel Cohn was American writer. Rachel Cohn is an American young adult fiction writer. Her first book, Gingerbread, was published in 2002. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back
- Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship
- Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection