Yeah, it does. You once told me that I make you believe in the impossible. You make me believe in love, which I'd given up on. Thank you for proving to me it's not just a fairy tale
When we’re outside, I hear Brittany take a deep breath. I swear it sounds as if she’s holding herself together by a thin thread. Not the way it’s supposed to go down: bring girl home, kiss girl, mom i...
When I look out [the window] at the big houses on either side of the road, it's obvious we've entered the rich side of town. Poor people don't post signs like NO TRESPASSING, PRIVATE DRIVE, PRIVATE PR...
We’ve been secretly datin’ since last week. He gives me a smile and a look that says I’m his one-and-only. That smile might deceive Madison, but I know he’s full of it. Isn’t that right, K.?He squeeze...
Truth is, it's a relief to finally put my life in the hands of someone I trust.
There's been something nagging at me all day. As long as I'm here with him, I might as well ask. Did we kiss last night? Yes. Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it. He laughs....
The urge to jump into his arms and feel the warmth of them surrounding me is so powerful, I wonder if it's medically possible to be addicted to another human being.
That shouldn’t have happened, she says, throwing back her shoulders in a stance as stiff as a statue’s.What? The kiss or you likin’ it so much?I have a boyfriend, she says as she fidgets with the stra...
Slowly, silently, I reach out and slip the glass out of her hand.What do you think you're doing?The old lady's voice startles me and I jump back. Mrs. Reynolds has one eye open like tha guy from the c...
She’s freaking out. If she cries, I won’t know what to do. I’m not used to crying chicks. I don’t think Carmen cried once during our entire relationship. In fact, I’m not sure Carmen has tear ducts.Um...
NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead. said Alex.
My car rounds the corner, riding the path to the body shop. When I spot Alex leaning on his motorcycle waiting for me in the parking lot, my pulse skips a beat.Oh, boy. I’m in trouble.
Listen, I don't want to be an asshole to you,' I say. So much for the Alex Fuentes Show.'I know. It's your image, what Alex Fuentes is all about. It's your brand, your logo... dangerous, deadly, hot a...
Listen, I didn't ask for a face and body girls find attractive. But thanks to the mixture of my parents' DNA, I've got them, and I'm not ashamed to use 'em. Having a face Adonis would admire is one of...
Listen, Alex, she says, whipping herself around and tossing that sun-kissed hair over her shoulder. She faces me with clear eyes made of ice. I don’t date guys in gangs, and I don’t use drugs.I don’t...
Listen Chica- Carlos says when we're driving to my mom's storedon't call me that anymore I tell himwhat do you want me to call you, then? I shrug whatever. Just not ChicaCarlos holds his hand up what...
I’m staring into chocolate eyes. although my brain is cloudedand I’m dizzy, I know enough to register that chocolate is theopposite of blue. I don’t want blue. Blue confuses me too much.Chocolate is s...
I’m a virgin, Alex. What if I do everything wrong?There is no here. This isn’t a test in Peterson’s class. This is you and me. The rest of the world is shut out right now, okay?Okay, she says softly....
Is our game over? she asks nervously.It’s definitely over, ’Cause what we’re gonna do next is no game.Her manicured fingers are on my chest. Can she feel my heart beating against her palm? I brought...
If you’ve got a problem with me smokin’, tell me.Okay, I’ve got a problem with you smoking, I tell him.Why didn’t you just say so? he says, then smashes it into the car’s ashtray.I can’t believe you a...