“ Okay, so I shouldn't have fucked with her on the introduction thing. Writing nothing except, in her notebook probably wasn't the smartest move. But I was itching to make Little Miss stumble in her i… Simone Elkeles
“ Brittany Ellis, Mrs. Peterson says, pointing to the table behind Colin. I unenthusiastically sit on the stool at my assigned place.Alejandro Fuentes, Mrs. Peterson says, pointing to the stool next to… Simone Elkeles
“ Let's have a bet, then. If I'm right, you kiss me, he says.And if I'm right?Name it.It's like taking candy from a baby. Mr. Macho Guy's ego is about to be taken down a notch, and I'm all too happy to… Simone Elkeles
“ You're an asshole.And you're a bitch, he says. A bitch with a kick-ass smile and eyes that can seriously screw with a guy's head. Simone Elkeles
“ How was the kiss with Alex?Nice, I say, thinking about how sensual it was. Actually, Isabel, it was more than nice. It was fucking incredible.Isabel starts laughing, and I laugh right along with her t… Simone Elkeles
“ Hiya, Alex. I missed you tonight.My gaze rests on Sam. Yeah, I see how much you missed me.Sam? Oh, I don't really like him, she coos, coming close. I can smell the radiating off her. I'm waiting for… Simone Elkeles
“ I lay my fantasy in the backseat of Isa's car and slide in next to her. She snuggles up, using me as her personal pillow, her blond curls sprawled over my crotch. I close my eyes for a second, trying… Simone Elkeles
“ You call that a kiss?Yep.Okay, so I'm in shock the girl put my hand on her creamy cheek. Damn, you'd think I was on drugs by the way my body reacted.She had me totally under her spell a minute ago. Th… Simone Elkeles
“ What I can't figure out is if you know you're a tease and are fuckin' with me or whether you really are innocent.I'm not a tease.I cock an eyebrow, then look down at my upper thigh where she's parked… Simone Elkeles
“ When Brittany walks into Mrs. P.'s class on Friday I'm still thinking about how I'm going to get back at her for throwing my keys into the woods last weekend. It took me forty-five minutes to find the… Simone Elkeles
“ Nice girl. Wears too much makeup.Most chicks hate her.Most chicks wish they looked like her. And they wish they had her money and boyfriend.I stop and regard her in disgust. Burro Face?Oh, please, Ale… Simone Elkeles
“ You quit? I thought you said it was too dangerous to quit, Alex. You said people who try to get out die.I almost did. If it weren't for Gary Frankel, I probably wouldn't have made it. . . .Gary Franke… Simone Elkeles
“ I don't deserve you. You know that, don't you?When are you gonna realize you're one of the good guys? When I don't answer, she pulls my head down to hers. My body is yours tonight, Alex, she whispers… Simone Elkeles
“ I'll never let it happen. I'll do everything in my power to keep my sister at home.I don't want to have a civilized discussion. My parents want to send my sister to a facility behind my back and my he… Simone Elkeles
“ Where's Shelley? I ask, scanning the room.Playing checkers, as usual, Georgia says, pointing to the corner. Shelley isn't facing me, but I recognize the back of her head and her wheelchair.She's squea… Simone Elkeles
“ This girl of my dreams, this girl who is more like me than anyone I've ever met, wants to kiss me.I take over control as soon as she tilts her head. Our lips touch for the briefest moment before I lac… Simone Elkeles
“ How's that sister of yours? I ask, changing the subject.She's waiting to beat you again at checkers.Is that right? Well, tell her I was goin easy on her. I was tryin' to impress you.By losing?I shrug.… Simone Elkeles
“ You know those giant stuffed-animal prizes at the carnival? The kind practically nobody wins, except the lucky few? I've never won one.Yeah. I've never won one, either.Alex was my giant prize. I hated… Simone Elkeles
“ Want some? he asks, pointing to his dinner.Maybe eating will calm my nerves. What is it?Enchiladas. makes kick-ass enchiladas. He stabs a small portion with a fork and holds it out to me. If you're n… Simone Elkeles
“ Shelley, you think she'll take me back? Alex asks her, his hair dangerously close to her fingers. She doesn't pull his hair . . . just pats his head gently. I feel the tears running down my cheeks at… Simone Elkeles
