CHRISTINE: I’d rather have a pile of mistakes than a handful of what ifs.
After a very enjoyable half hour in the shower, we dressed and walked down to his SUV. Even with the weather too cold for the Harley, I spotted Judd and Tawny riding theirs in the opposite direction a...
Aaron loved to walk around shirtless and I overwhelmingly approved of his choice. Having seen the gym in one of the house’s tiny bedrooms, I understood how he kept so ripped. Every time he caught me a...
Nearly bled to death today, Poppy says, balled up on the floor. I’d have died without accomplishing all of my dreams. What dreams? I want blue hair and a cooch tat. Don’t you think you might be aiming...
Don’t know when it happened. I can’t even remember not feeling this way, so maybe I loved you right away, or maybe I just can’t think of you without feeling that way. I don’t know.
You aren’t average. You’re special because you’re the only girl who’s ever made my heart hurt.
When our lips parted, he sighed. I love those eyes, angel. When they look at me, I feel like anything is possible.
The moment I saw the red mark across Lark’s face, a little part of my humanity died. While she entered the house and tried to explain, I heard only part of her words. The ones about who hurt her and w...
JOURNEY: To me, people who care this much about appearances are losers. If they were truly happy and successful, there’d be no need to try this fricking hard.
I wanted to come home, but I was embarrassed. There are things worse than embarrassment like my little sister thinking I didn’t care about her. You needed me and I’d been dying without you. Turns out,...
I know I’m doing this dating thing all wrong, I said as his arms draped me. I should ask lots of questions and flirt, but I haven’t dated a lot of guys and I don’t really know how to flirt. I like you...
Crossing my arms, I glanced around. You push too hard and the way you talk makes me feel bad. I don’t want to defend my parents, but you force me to by making fun of them. That’s no excuse to lose out...
As we walked to the front of the complex, Cooper suddenly stopped. This is for real, right? What? This date. You’re really giving me a chance, right? I need for you to be open to things and not just p...
Arriving at my apartment, Cooper not only parked, but turned off his bike. Invite me in, he said softly while glancing around as if the place was beneath him. I’m not having sex with you, I said, gett...
You’re still young enough to start over. He’ll keep you down until you feel life’s passed you by. That’s what men like Andrew do. He’s not the kind of guy who beats you down in an obvious way. He does...
You said his name when you were dreaming, he explained quietly. He’s the guy who hurt you, right? Do you know him? Farah, why would I know him? He… I just don’t want to go back. You’re not going anywh...
You didn’t explain why you want to be a teacher. I just do. No, I sense a story behind it. Tell me and I’ll share my dessert. What types of dessert do they serve? Awesome cannolis. I just stared at Co...
Who is Aaron? He and I own a tattoo place, Cooper said, wrapping me in his arms. I shelled out the cash and he’s the artist. Known him since middle school. Solid guy and he’ll make sure you’re safe. I...
What? he whispered. Nothing. Cooper stood behind me and wrapped his arms around my chest, pulling me to him. You work at that job. You never miss school. You deserve a little fun and we’re going to ha...
Walking to Cooper, I asked, Are you taking me home now? Cooper took the beer from my hand. There’s pizza in the kitchen. Are you hungry? I’d like to go home. Maybe your boyfriend can take you, he said...