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I have something to tell you, he says. I run my fingers along the tendons in his hand and look back at him. I might be in love with you. He smiles a little. I’m waiting until I’m sure to tell you, though.

Veronica Roth

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Veronica Roth
Age: 36
Born: 1988
Born: August 19
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
New York City
New York
Veronica Anne Roth
Little
Sure
Tendons
Might
Though
Divergent
Running
Smiles
Looks
Tell
Fingers
Something
Hands
Along
Love
Littles
Says
Back
Hand
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