Before i was jumped in i remember Lucky telling us how being in a gang was like having a second family... a family who would be there when your own family wasn't. They would offer protection and secur...
As I close my chemistry book, out of the corner of my eye I see Alex run his hand through his hair. Listen, I didn’t mean to be rude to you before.That’s okay. I got too nosy.You’re right.I stand, fee...
As Gary walks down the hallway, I think of how funny it is that the most unlikely person sometimes becomes your ally. And how a blond girl can make you think futures are something to look forward to.
Alex! Brittany yells my name from the front of the gallery.I’m still smoking and trying to forget that she brought me here because I’m her dirty little secret. I don’t want to be a fucking secret anym...
Alex probably brings his dates sharp knives as gifts, in case she'll need one when she's out on a date with him.
After school, I hurry out the front doors to catch him. He’s on his motorcycle, getting ready to leave.Alex, wait!Feeling fidgety, I curl my hair behind my ears.Hop on, he orders.What?Hop on. If you w...
Your stitches are bleeding.They’re staples, I correct her, trying to lighten the mood. The girl is even whiter than she usually is. And she’s breathing heavy, almost panting. If she passes out, I swea...
You, Elena says, pointing directly at me. Come with me. Alex, I want you and your brothers to sing.Alex shakes his head. Elena, I don’t think--Elena holds up a hand in front of Alex, silencing even hi...
You want my advice? Sierra asks.I look at her warily. I don’t know. You hated the idea of Alex and me together from the beginning.That’s not true, Brit. I didn’t tell you this, but he’s actually a nic...
You ditched school to see if I was okay?I nod because my tongue won’t work.Alex steps back. Well, then. Now that you’ve seen I’m , go back to school. I gotta, you know, get back to work. My bike was i...
You can always strip and go in naked. I’ll watch to make sure nobody comes in.She walks up to me, the pole gripped firmly in her fingers. You’d like that, wouldn’t you?Uh, yeah, I say, stating the obv...
Who am I kidding? I have no reason for being here other than the fact that I want to be near her. Screw the bet.I want to know how to make this girl laugh. I want to know what makes her cry. I want to...
Where’s my cell phone? I ask. And please put a shirt on.He reaches down and grabs my phone off the floor. Why?The reason I need my cell, I say as I take it from him, is to call a cab and the reason I...
So shoot.I don’t know how to say this.I haven’t got all day, you know.I kissed Alex, I blurt out.Alex? ¡Benditaǃ Was that before or after the Colin breakup?I wince. I didn’t plan it.Isabel laughs so h...
Running should be saved for the times when you're being chased.
If you consider yourself a friend, dont tell me. Because if i know the rumors, i'll feel like i have to confront the. and right this second i want to live in ignorant bliss.
I won't have sex with you, she blurts out. He words slam into my libido like a bucket of water on a flame full of testosterone. I think my dick just twitched in protest.
I look ridiculous and stupid. As I check myself in the bathroom mirror, I want to back out. I'm wearing a skintight leotard/body suit obviously designed by women who have no clue about men's plumbing,...
I let it all out--my mom's date,my dad's conversation,my confusion about it all.Caleb doesn't laugh,he doesn't pull away,he doesn't talk .. He just lets me be me.When I settle down,I lean back and wit...
I figure I can ask seven questions, How many you got?Take it off, Alex. You asked your first question.He nods in agreement and kicks off his shoe.Why don’t you start with your shirt? I ask.You do rea...