Corrine Jackson Quotes & Sayings

You're the one in control here. Be kind. — Corrine Jackson

These days will be a shitty reminder of a time when we weren't the best versions of ourselves. — Corrine Jackson

You're not one of those cranky old people who uses their age as an excuse to be a prick, are you? — Corrine Jackson

Have you ever heard of such a thing as a phone?" I snapped. "You could have called so we knew you weren't dead."
My anger bounced off him. "I see my diabolical plan has worked," he observed.
"What plan?" I asked with narrow eyes.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tone down the outpouring affection, Remington, or I might get the wrong idea and kiss you. — Corrine Jackson

Gabe's face flashed into my mind, and I knew that Asher and Gabe had both been right about my feelings. Gabe would do anything to save me, even put his life at risk for mine. He would do all that for a girl who'd never kissed him, or been brave enough to take a chance on him. Suddenly, I regretted that immensely. — Corrine Jackson

We talk later," he demands. "Or now, with everyone listening."
"Go to hell," I say. It worked before, but not this time.
His voice soft, he asks, "Aren't we already there, Q? — Corrine Jackson

Discomfort moves in and takes over two inches of the space between us. — Corrine Jackson

We are the Island of Misfit Toys, all broken or smashed in some way. — Corrine Jackson

The changes in her are like music missing the refrain. The song's transformed, though what's left remains familiar. — Corrine Jackson

Trust me with your heart, Remy. — Corrine Jackson

I'm two hours late when I pull in to the driveway. It won't matter that I'm always on time. People never see how good you are. Fuck up once, and it's like you are wearing a neon sign. — Corrine Jackson

Sometimes a moment defines you, defines how people see you for the rest of your life. You can accept it or fight it. If you're lucky, you'll recognize the moment when it happens. — Corrine Jackson

His laugh sands the rough edge inside me, and I smile. — Corrine Jackson

That's war, kid. You can hate the guy next to you, but he's always got your back. — Corrine Jackson

I've learned that things can always suck worse than they did five minutes ago. — Corrine Jackson

I heard you calling to me, love. I'm sorry it took me so long it get here. — Corrine Jackson

This isn't about being a good friend.."
"No, you're right.. It's about family. You're my family, stupid. — Corrine Jackson

Forgive me," he said in a hard voice. "My heart is breaking over here. I'm doing the best I can. — Corrine Jackson

I'm a ho. I'm a ho. The thought popped into my head before I'd even opened my eyes the next morning. It was the same thought I had when I tried to wear red lipstick. — Corrine Jackson

It sounds so perfect. He's defending me because Carey would want him to. It's not about me. It never is, with these two boys. Blake lets me take the blame, and Carey uses me. — Corrine Jackson

How can you possibly think I'd want you to sacrifice yourself to save me? As if there wasn't enough danger, now I have to worry you'll take a bullet for me."
My arms crossed as his anger ignited my own.
"As if, you jerk. You can take your own stupid bullet. — Corrine Jackson

Yes"
Somehow, I wasn't surprised to hear his low voice. I opened my eyes, and Asher's fierce, unblinking stare held me captive. I couldn't think while trapped by the power of that intent look.
"Yes what?"
"Yes, you're worth dying for. — Corrine Jackson

One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret never to be told. — Corrine Jackson

Some words hit you like a tree branch slapping you in the face. And some words rip into your flesh, leaving scars so deep, they never completely fade. — Corrine Jackson

It was odd that Gabe had noticed my habit when I hadn't.
"I notice everything about you," he said softly. — Corrine Jackson

It's easier to hang out with the patients in the indoor garden, with its sunlight and picnic tables. Easier to forget that someone's ill when you're not surrounded by the antiseptic reek of hospital-issue debris. — Corrine Jackson

This honor crap isn't for the weak. — Corrine Jackson

Everyone takes the picture of the kid with the birthday cake on his face," he said once. "Wait for the unexpected. That's the magic. — Corrine Jackson

Gabe?"
Our eyes met in the rearview mirror. "Thank you. For getting us out of there."
Gabe laid a hand over his heart in a gesture that would have meant "You're welcome" or even "I love you. — Corrine Jackson

Maybe if we both wish hard enough, I will become invisible, with watery veins and glass bones. My translucent heart will beat on but my father will not notice me. He sees only my mother in the spaces around him. — Corrine Jackson

Two guys and I love them both. Loyalty divides and subtracts me from both of them. — Corrine Jackson

The truth is, some apologies never see the light of day. — Corrine Jackson

The last time I'd felt safe had been with Gabe. — Corrine Jackson

A first edition of Peter Pan appeared gift-wrapped on my bed - Lucy admitted that Asher had drafted her to help deliver that present. — Corrine Jackson

I'm standing right in front of you and you can't even see me! -Quinn — Corrine Jackson

I wonder how much shame people can hold before they ignite. — Corrine Jackson