Jesus fuck, she reminds me so much of me that it’s insane. No matter how much any coach berates her or tells her what shit she looks like, she keeps going. That bright burning light for the sport and her dreams never diminishes. It’s the same light ...
Not that there was any more less press or photographers, but Italy and Florence were just so rustic, relaxed and old world that you couldn’t help but slow down a little, take pleasure in the leisure. It meant that I couldn’t help but take Leah out, holding her hand or plan...
The blood matted the inside of my pointe shoe, the cut scraping against the rough side of the layers of fabric and glue. But that doesn't slow me down. I feed the pain, going harder into turns and leaps than I should. I've been in the studio since 7 a.m., unable to sleep a...
As I lift my body from the bunk, everything groans, including me. The adrenaline and fear coursing through my system yesterday must have masked the pain of my injuries, because I am sure feeling them now. My elbow, knees, head and tailbone sing with torment from where Tucker had thrown and pushed...
We flew from Ireland to New York, where I had a two-on-one date with Mackenzie, the marine biologist, and Nina, who resided in the city. I decided at the end of it to let both of them go. I knew it was a relief to Nina, who told me she liked me as a person, but couldn't see it going any further. ...
“What do you want for dinner?” I say to Tucker as we walk back to our condo. We’re still giddy and hyped up from fooling around on the bridge. I swear Tucker would have bent me over right there if it weren’t for the family who came through as he had his hand up my shirt. &...
Really Minka? The police chief is your dad! You couldn’t have given me a fucking heads up. Jesus!” My little minx giggles in the passenger seat next to me. This situation was anything but funny. I nearly shit my pants when I saw her cop father walk up behind her. That guy ...
I thought jocks were dumb. catchmydrift: Well, technically I am dumb. But HA is a word in that stupid game, so of course I'm winning. You can't play by the rules, Roo. sassanimal10: You're telling this to the girl who threw the rule book out the win...