Nowhere But Here Quotes

“You’re beautiful,” I say, and the honesty of my words stings. “You’re beautiful inside and out. I like how you challenge me. I like how I can never figure out what you’re going to do or say. I like how we’ve thrown weird shit in your direction and you take it like a pro.”
I cup her face with one hand and caress her soft skin. “I like how you smile and how you laugh. I like how you love and defend your family and I like how you’re trying to love mine. I love how you trust. But mostly, Emily, I like how I feel when I’m around you.”
Shit. My heart bursts as the words tumble out. “I’m falling for you.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“This is your family … If you learn to love us then you will forever have our love in return.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Running is still running. It doesn't matter if it's a physical move from one place to another or if it's to within yourself.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Isn't it always the things that you can't see that hurt you?”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“The world is a huge place. How will you know where you fit in unless you explore beyond your comfort zone?”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“The best way to get over your fears is to face them.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“There’s a reason why people shouldn’t talk at four in the morning. Exhaustion eliminates the ability to lie. It demolishes the ability to tiptoe around the truth. Emotions are too exposed and real. Heightened to the point of explosion.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“I will her to look away, but she doesn’t and I’m secretly proud the girl won’t back down. I hate this connection. I crave this connection. She’s continually messing with my head.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“You both have grown up feeling as if you weren't properly loved by those who should have loved you the most. People make mistakes. They make wrong choices at the worst moments. Never at any time were you not loved
Know this. Cherish this. Love one another and be courageous enough to live your life and love more. Don't let fear trap you.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Sometimes what we need the most is what we fight the hardest: change.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“He ignores me. Our fears are what stifle us and we're only scared of what we don't understand.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“I put my fingers under Emily's chin, tilting her head up. "I love you."

Emily's dark eyes widen and if this moment wasn't so dire, I'd laugh at her expression. swipe a finger across her smooth cheek. "I've never said that to anyone and I don't plan on it being the last time, either. I love you, Emily, and I'm telling you we'll work ths out.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“You could be kidnapping me and trying to do that thing where I grow to love my captors. I’ve seen it on TV before.”
“You caught us. We knew you were going to walk out of the motel at three in the morning and we created this situation to freak you out into loving us. That’s how fucked up we are.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Girls don't go for guys who do magic. If a guy relies on sad shit like that it means he's got no game.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“He grabs the swing by the seat and it grinds to a halt. Oz’s fingers brush along the skin of my thigh.
My heart stutters. Stupid heart. Stupid short skirt. Stupid deep blue eyes and wild charcoal hair. Stupid, stupid, stupid me for licking my suddenly dry lips.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Eli’s your biological father, but I’m your dad. I’m not asking you to stay here forever. A week. Maybe two. You decide the length, no matter what Eli thinks. I’ll miss you every second you’re away and we’ll talk as often as you want. I want you to discover your biological family, but I’m your dad and you’re my little girl. Always.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Losing someone you love, it'd be similar to losing your home.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“I like how you smile and how you laugh. I like how you love and defend your family and I like how you're trying to love mine. I love how you trust. But mostly, Emily, I love you.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Our fears are what stifle us and we’re only scared of what we don’t understand.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Like you know anything about living. You never take a risk!”
“I’m here, aren’t I?”
“But not fully engaged. When the hell are you going to step outside of yourself and experience what’s going on around you? You have a huge family I would kill to be blood-related to and you can’t appreciate it to save your life!”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“The world is made of multiple pieces.All of them moving alongside each other,sometimes never touching.Coexisting,yet not.How many of us live our entire lives inside a single bubble?
Maneuvering in what we believe is a forward direction when it's only in a circle among the same type of people.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“That is not your decision to make," he says.
"Since I'm in love with her, it is my decision.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Olivia says it's not officially a party until somebody pukes."
"Glad I added to the fun.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Were' is a son-of-a-bitch word.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Oz lists the hem of his shirt, exposing his cut abs, and wipes his brow with the material. Oh my with chocolate on top. That was just beautiful.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Sometimes a good girl needs to be bad.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“They need a moment together and, having nothing but time, I sit on the top step and wonder if I'll find someone who will understand and accept this life like my mother.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“Where's your sister?" Chevy asks like he doesn't care about the answer, but unfortunately, he does.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“She’s my daughter. The only one I have and the only child I’ll ever have. I see the fear in her eyes, I sense her hesitancy, but when I get her to smile it makes up for all those moments in between. I got this one chance. My last chance. I don’t want to blow what little time I have left with her so no, I don’t want anyone rocking her world.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here

“My legs have the strength of mashed potatoes. I'm cold and clammy and my stomach churns like I vomited. That's because I did, in the viewing room, and I discovered that yellow bile does not blend well with red velvet industrial carpeting. My crowning achievement in overreaction.”
― Katie McGarry, Nowhere But Here