When in Rome: A Novel

But most of all, I’m mad that I’ve fallen in love with Noah, and I’ll never get to have a life with him.

But geez, that was going to be some hug. A hug so powerful it would’ve made Noah’s baby.

“The princess of soulful pop is in my house right now breathing up all my bought air.”

“I was born with an enormous need for affection, and a terrible need to give it.”
—Audrey Hepburn

“The future is full of unknowns. We can’t try to figure them all out tonight. Let’s just savor the moments we have together right now.”

I will memorize him if it’s the last thing I do.

To me, you’re Amelia.
Maker of shitty pancakes and a smile that rivals the sun. All I want is you.”

Love. Oof. That word takes on a life of its own and beats between us. I know we haven’t known each other long, and somehow it hurts that we’ll never get the chance, because I think I’ve fallen in love with Noah.

But most of all, I’m mad that I’ve fallen in love with Noah, and I’ll never get to have a life with him.

Both unconvinced the other has enough willpower to stay away.