Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?" "It sucked." "Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks. "It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word.

You can run from some problems, but then you get caught up in others.

Nothin'," Alex says. "We'll talk later, chica. It's not a big deal." "Don't chica me, Alex," his bride snaps. "I think she's gonna deck him," Ben murmurs, amused.

If you tiptoe into cold water, you're missing out on the rush of plunging in headfirst.

Whether it's right or wrong, fight for what you believe in.

NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex.

I saw you happy. Happier than you've been in a long time. With someone you like that much, the lows are as low as the highs are high.