It’s Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by the wonderful blog at The Broke and the Bookish!
Top Ten Characters I Would Crush On If I Were Also A Fictional Character…
Oh, please it’s top ten BOOK BOYFRIEEENDS!!!!
In no particular order… (because really, how could I possibly choose?)
His eyes lock on mine. “Anna, I promise that I will never leave you.”
My heart pounds in response.
And Étienne knows it, because he takes my hand and holds it against his chest, to show me how hard his heart is pounding, too.”
“Mallory, you want a freeze? I’m a glacier. You want slow? I’m a turtle. But I’ll also be waiting by the phone every night, no matter how long it takes until you’re ready. Scout’s honor.”
Unexpectedly, he released my hands and leaned forward. Slowly, he reached out and held a lock of my hair, twisting it around one finger thoughtfully. I froze, and for a moment, there was nothing going on in the world except him touching my hair. He let my hair go, looking a little surprised—and embarrassed—at what he’d done.
“Don’t cut it,” he said gruffly.
Somehow, I remembered how to talk again. “But no one’ll see my tattoos if I don’t.”
He moved toward the doorway, a small smile playing over his lips. “Wear it up.”
I felt you come alive when we kissed, and I know you’re afraid of that. Afraid to
unleash that other side of yourself.
Roar’s smile widened. “I know. You missed me.”
She rolled her eyes. “It’s barely been three weeks since I last saw you.”
“Miserable stretch of time.” He said.”
“As you wish…”
“Are you sure that being like everybody else will make you happy?”
“I don’t know any other way.”
“Let me show you.”
And then we’re kissing. Or at least, I think we’re kissing—I’ve only seen it done a couple of times, quick closed-mouth pecks at weddings or on formal occasions. But this isn’t like anything I’ve ever seen, or imagined, or even dreamed: this is like music or dancing but better than both.”
He pulls his hand away. “You’ve hurt my feelings,” he says with a mock sniff. “All that racist talk—”
“Racist? I’m pretty sure you’re not using that word right.”
“Wealthist, then.” He curls up in a fetal position against the sofa arm. “Whatever. I’m all bitter and unhappy and worked up now, thanks to you.”
(Okay, I forgot to take notes on quotes for this book so that was the best one I could find!)
“I was just waiting for you to want me as much as I wanted you.” His words were quiet but carried one hell of an impact. “I knew we were going to be together; it was just a matter of time. I kept hoping that you would figure it out. But for a smart girl, you’re a little dense, Vi. I kept bringing up Lissie Adams, and showing you the notes she was leaving me, hoping that you’d get pissed enough to finally admit how you felt about me.”
Siiiigh. Okay, so that’s actually nine. My top NINE book boyfriends!!! Can’t wait to see who everyone else is swooning over this week!!
21 thoughts on “Top Ten Tuesday – April 2, 2013: Top Ten Characters I Would Crush On If I Were Also A Fictional Character”
I love so many boys on this list, but overall I think Dimitri Belikov is my number one choice.
He’s Dimitri….ENOUGH SAID.
Lily @ lilysbookblog
Oh my gosh, yes, Dimitri! *fans self*
Love your images! Fab list. The one guy I absolutely regretting missing…Jay. Jay is so swoon-worthy. Can’t wait to read Dead Silence.
Oh, Westley! How could I forget him?! He’s definitely crush-worthy. 🙂
Here are mine!
Including the quotes was such a good idea! And yet again I’m wondering how I possibly could’ve left Roar off of my list…
Oh I love Etienne and Dimitri! Wonderful guys 🙂 Still haven’t read Delirium and Under the Never Sky >.< Great list, I love the quotes 🙂 Thanks for stopping by earlier!
I’m loving the gif at the top of your post so hard! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
I love St. Clair!!! And I LOVE Roar! And ALEX! I really need to read Going vintage. I’ve heard so many amazing things about it. I love book boyfriends!!!! And I swear, your gif is taken from an Oprah’s Favorite Things episode. 😛
Oh, it totally is! That’s what I was going for haha 🙂
YAY! So glad you love so many of them! I think you’ll enjoy Going Vintage. It was just so much fun!
I’m seeing Dimitri everywhere, I really need to read that series!
Westley and Roar almost made my Top Ten, too, though. Love both of them!!
Awesome list! I still need to read a couple of the books on your list! 🙂
How can we choose right? So many hot boys in books! 🙂
Nina@J’adore Happy Endings
I’ve been hearing a lot about Jay! Also yesss to Westley.
Out of all of these I’ve only read Anna and The Princess Bride! I have to agree with Westley! And it appears that I have a lot of books out there that I need to read…
My TTT
oliver was pretty great and of course Jay! great list, as usual.
I FORGOT ABOUT WESTLEY?! *head desk* *sneaks him into honorable mentions*
Okay, back to normal. I love Dimitri a whole lot, and I’m so happy to see all the Roar love today. He’s definitely my favorite UTNS character 🙂 Love the way you formatted this btw!
Great picks! I love that you included Wesley 🙂
I can’t believe I forgot Westley!
I’m glad to see someone else likes Oliver. . . he made my list as well!
I love how you did your TTT this week with the quotes! Etienne also made mine, and Julian made an appearance instead of Alex. Great list! Here’s mine!
Ohhh Prince Westley is such a great choice :). Love that movie. I haven’t read the book though. Great list Brittany!
Roar! Man I loved him oh so much! This is definitely a great list; love that you included swoony quotes so we can remember just how sexy hot these boys are! 🙂
Alex also made it on to my list this week.
I love how you used quotes to portray romances 🙂