Man, I hated not being able to figure someone out. And from the slightly uncertain look he gave me as we all went to class, I suspected he felt the same way.
Claire LaZebnikIsabella: "Why are you being so mean to me?" Harry: "Because i love you" Isabella: "Does that ever work?" Harry: "On my mother it does." Isabella: "I'm not your mother." Harry: "I know that already, because I'm enjoying your company.
Claire LaZebnikBasically, the world is a giant shithole. But some of us are capable of imagining something better.
Claire LaZebnikHe only invited me because of you and Chase.' 'Right,' she said, following me inside. 'He's never shown the slightest interest in you before. I mean, he's never stared at you like you're the only person in the room when we're all together. Or sulked around for days because you turned him down for a dance. Or touched the sleeve of your sweater when he thinks no one's looking-' 'He's never done any of that,' I said. Then, less confidently, 'Has he?
Claire LaZebnikI want a tutor,โ Layla said. โIt would make doing homework so much easier.โ โMe too,โ said Kaitlyn. โIf Layla gets one, I get one.โ โNo daughter of mine will ever have a tutor,โ Dad said. โWhat if weโre failing a course?โ asked Layla. His graying eyebrows drew together. โIf you fail a single course, young lady, we will pull you out of school and get you a job scrubbing toilets for the rest of your life.
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