We deserve each other, Luis โฆ and I need you just as much as you need me. Hold me.โ He steps closer, but hesitates. โIf I do, mi chava, I canโt promise Iโll be able to let you go.
Simone ElkelesIt's pure instinct that makes me rebel every time someone tries to control my life and hand out more rules.
Simone ElkelesWhen I look out [the window] at the big houses on either side of the road, it's obvious we've entered the rich side of town. Poor people don't post signs like NO TRESPASSING, PRIVATE DRIVE, PRIVATE PROPERTY, MONITORED BY CAMERA SURVEILLANCE. I should know because I've been poor my entire life, and the only person I know who ever posted a sign like these is my friend...and he actually stole the sign off a rich guy's yard.
Simone ElkelesJulian, sometimes girls are like junk food. They look good, and they sure taste goodโฆ but you know they're not healthy for you and cause cavities so it's better to just leave 'em alone. Got me?
Simone ElkelesHe has no clue that I have the patience of a saint. At least that's what Carlos says, although that isn't saying much, considering his fuse is about as short as an eyelash.
Simone ElkelesShe looks up at me with those vulnerable eyes. โWhat if it means something?โ She asks. โWhat if it does?โ โPromise me it wonโt mean anything.โ I lean my head back on the couch. โIt wonโt mean anythinโ.โ Arenโt I supposed to be the guy in this scenario, laying down the no-commitment rules? โAnd no tongue,โ she adds. โMi vida, if I kiss you, I guarantee thereโs gonna be tongue.
Simone Elkeles