If you let him go and he doesn't come back to you, he wasn't yours to begin with. It's a lesson learned in first grade

I feel so selfish, because I want the best of both worlds. I want to keep the image I've worked so hard to create.

being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.

Oh, God. I'm in big trouble. Because I'm staring. I can't keep my eyes from ogling his chiseled triceps and biceps and every other "eps ' he has. The butterflies in my stomach have just multiplied tenfold as my wandering gaze meets his.

I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.

I never stopped loving you. Even when I tried desperately to forget you, I couldn't.

That’s not the only reason I’m stayin’, chica. I can’t leave you any more than I could walk out that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkin’ . . . should we tell your parents now or later?” “Tell them what?” I ask, eyes wide. He kisses me softly, then says proudly, “That we’re in a serious, monogamous, committed relationship.” “We are?” “Sí. And when I get out of here, I’m gonna fix the door to your car.