The Perfect Game Quotes

“It's not that I can't live without you; it's that I don't want to. There's a difference. We all make choices in life and I choose you.

My heart belongs to you. And I'm not asking for it back, even if you won't want it anymore. I'm just asking for a chance to have your again. I promise I'll be more careful with it this time.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Our scars don't point us in the direction were headed, Cass, they simply remind us of where we've been”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“There will come a time in your life when you lose something that matters to you. You'll fight for it and you won't win. But what really matters isn't the war you're waging, it's that you don't lose the person you are in the midst of the battle.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“ANYONE SEEN MY KITTEN?”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Sometimes letting go is the only way to find out who you're meant to hold on to.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“You're both so screwed up alone that together you're like the perfect mess.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Letting go of someone who owns your heart is hard. Sometimes holding on to that person is even harder. I know I'm not the easiest person to love, but you are.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Watching the two of you interact, it was like watching fireworks light up the night sky. You two burn brighter when you're together.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Prove it.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“We're all scarred. That's how we know we've lived a life worth fighting for. Love is a battlefield! Thank you, Pat Benatar!”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Have you ever noticed how pretty and beautiful words can be? How easy it is to say the things you think someone wants to hear. How you can affect a person’s entire day with just a few measly sentences?”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Kitten,

Letting go of someone who owns your heart is hard.
Sometimes holding on to that person is even harder. I
know I'm not the easiest person to love, but you are.

I'ts not that I can't live without you; it's that I don't want to. There's a difference. We all make choices in life and I choose you.

My heart belongs to you. And I'm not asking for it back, even if you don't want it anymore. I'm just asking for the chance to have yours again. I promise I'll be more careful with it this time.

Love Always,
Jack”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Sometimes life gets ugly before it gets beautiful”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I was one hundred percent not in control of this situation. This girl fucking owned me right now. I sat on that bed waiting for her to give me the time of day. I didn't necessarily like this feeling, but I suffered through it... for her. I convinced myself that I'd probably suffer through pretty much anything for this girl.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“No relationship can survive without trust, honesty, and communication, no matter how close you are.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Cassie's Rules for a Happy Life:
#1 - Don't Lie
#2 - Don't Cheat
#3 - Don't Make Promises You Can't Keep
#4 - Don't Say Things You Don't Mean”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“My head questions everything and believes nothing."
"So your head wants proof and your heart wants reassurance?”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“That anyone could father a child, but a real man chooses to be a dad.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I know that. But here's the thing about baseball, Kitten. There's an expiration date for every single one of us who plays and we all know it. Eventually my baseball career will come to an end, and I can live with that. But I can't live without you.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“This doesn't change anything," I stammered, my defenses fading.

"It changes everything." He sounded so sure of himself as his soft lips silenced my weak protest.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Because once you give your body to a guy, there's no taking it back. And once you've done that it opens up feelings, emotions and vulnerabilities you never knew you were capable of having. I'm not ready to give him my heart. What if he breaks it?”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I am so fucking in love with you I can't see straight. I don't love her. I'll never love her. But I fucked up and now I have to pay for it. I'll never forgive myself for hurting you," he said. "Or losing you.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I know I'm not the easiest person to love, but you are.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I looked into his eyes and then down at his mouth before continuing. “Have you ever noticed how pretty and beautiful words can be? How easy it is to say the things you think someone wants to hear. How you can affect a person’s entire day with just a few measly sentences?”My slight smile dropped. “But when you don’t follow them up with any action, they’re completely pointless. They’re just sounds and syllables. But they mean absolutely nothing.” My gaze glossed over as my mind wandered.”
― J. Sterling , The Perfect Game

“Oh my God, you feel incredible." He breathed heavily against my ear. "Holy shit, I may never recover from this.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I changed my mind. Get out of my house now. I'll set your things on fire and mail you the ashes.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“And I know that the past version of me is someone you would never trust. But who I am when I’m with you” he paused, “isn’t who I used to be. I don’t think I’ve been that guy since the night of our first date, so it’s not fair that you judge me like I’m still him.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“I don't know how to get over you”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Kitten, I’d break my fucking pitching arm if it meant keeping you safe.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game

“Jack: I’m going to kiss you.

Cassie: This doesn’t change anything

Jack: It changes everything.

Cassie: Prove it.”
― J. Sterling, The Perfect Game