Any girl who would risk her life for someone she loves certainly deserves to be called a lady.

It's always the fear of looking stupid that stops you from being awesome.

I sighed and went back to filling out the application. The whole thing made me feel like my family didn’t think I had any right to want something of my own. It bothered me, but I knew I couldn’t hold it against them in the long run. We couldn’t afford the luxury of wants. We had needs.

When we died, no one would know, and that fraction of a moment that was so important to who we were would be gone.

Just head over to the risers, Lady America," she said. "You may sit anywhere you like. So you know, most of the girls have already claimed the front row." She looked sorry for me, as if she were delivering bad news. "Oh, thank you," I said, and went happily to take a seat in the back.

Darling, you’re perfect.

He'd wanted his first kiss to be with me.