Simone Elkeles Quote

When I get to Club Mystique at nine, Alex sneaks up behind me outside. I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck.Whoa, girl, he says, taken aback. I thought we were keepin’ this thing between us a secret. I hate to tell you, but a bunch of north siders from Fairfield are right over there. And they’re starin’ at us.I don’t care. Not anymore.Why?You only live once.He seems to like my answer, because he takes my hand in his and leads me to the back of the line. It’s cold outside, so he opens his leather jacket and envelopes me in his warmth while we wait to get in.I look up at him, our bodies pressed together. Are you going to dance with me tonight? I ask.Hell, yeah.Colin never wanted to dance with me.I’m not Colin, , and never will be.Good. I’ve got you, Alex. I realize it’s all I need and I’m ready to share it with the world.