Who am I kidding? I have no reason for being here other that the fact that I want to be near her.
Simone ElkelesDoes she realize she looks like a sunflower, ready to rain sunlight on all who look down upon her?
Simone ElkelesThatโs not the only reason Iโm stayinโ, chica. I canโt leave you any more than I could walk out that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkinโ . . . should we tell your parents now or later?โ โTell them what?โ I ask, eyes wide. He kisses me softly, then says proudly, โThat weโre in a serious, monogamous, committed relationship.โ โWe are?โ โSรญ. And when I get out of here, Iโm gonna fix the door to your car.
Simone Elkeles