Best Friends. And I thought of what she had done all the millions of times I cried to her, collapsing at even the slightest wounding of my heart or pride. So I reached over and pulled her to me, wrapping my arms around her, and held my best friend close, returning so many favors all at once.
Sarah DessenAnd guys don't get attached, guys don't give themselves over completely, and guys lie. That's why they should be handled with great trepidation, not trusted, and held at arm's length whenever possible.
Sarah DessenWhen you had to do something, you had to do it. And eventually, if you were lucky, you did it well.
Sarah DessenBut when you're alone in the world, really alone, you have no choice but to be open to suggestions.
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