I understand the reasons behind his keeping a distance from a girl he cares about. Because the truth is, sometimes getting close to the fire does actually burn you.
Simone ElkelesFrom the look of us, you'd never know we slept in the same bed last night and made out like the world was going to end if we stopped.
Simone ElkelesBefore i was jumped in i remember Lucky telling us how being in a gang was like having a second family... a family who would be there when your own family wasn't. They would offer protection and security. It sounded perfect to a kid who'd lost his father.
Simone ElkelesJust the fact that you need me to prove I love you is probably a clue it isnโt working
Simone ElkelesWhat are you boys doing?โ she asks, as if weโre still little kids messing around. โArguinโ,โ Carlos says matter-of-factly.
Simone ElkelesAlex, Add it up. No matter how much you want her in your life, she doesnโt belong. A triangle canโt fit into a square. Just pointing out the factsโ "โGraciasโ I donโt point out that if itโs a big enough square, a small triangle can fit inside perfectly. All you have to do is make a few adjustments.
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