“ Thank you for helping my sister, he says.I lean forward, mimicking his position. I’m happy to.Calliope leans out her window. STOP FLIRTING AND GET BACK TO WORK. Stephanie Perkins
“ Finally, I laugh. Genuine and normal sounding. And then my date says the best thing that he couldpossibly say: It’s okay. I haven’t been on one of these [dates] in a while either.My smile triples in s… Stephanie Perkins
“ I pull back, gasping for breath. Reeling. His breath is ragged, and I place my hands on his cheeks to steady him. Is this okay? I whisper. Are you okay?His reply is anguished. Honest. I love you. Stephanie Perkins
“ I'm sorry, he says.What? Why?You're fixing everything I set down. He nods at my hands, which are readjusting the elephant. It wasn't polite of me to come in and start touching your things.Oh, it's oka… Stephanie Perkins
“ So why did he do it?Cricket rakes a hand through his hair. For the same reason everyone makes mistake. He fell in love. Stephanie Perkins
“ So why did he do it?Cricket rakes a hand through his hair. For the same reason everyone makes mistakes. He fell in love. Stephanie Perkins
“ My mind wanders to the other side of the courtyard, where St. Clair waits with Josh in Q-through-Z. I wonder if I have any classes with him. I mean, . Classes with them. Stephanie Perkins
“ St. Clair: So did you enjoy the book?Anna: I did. Did you?St. Clair: I like the author's name the best. Ba-nah-na. Stephanie Perkins
“ Cricket tells a joke and turns to see if I'm laughing, if I think he's funny, and I want him to know that I do think he's funny, and I want him to know that I'm glad he's my friend, and I want him to… Stephanie Perkins
