If you could wish on a star right now, what would you wish for?"I ask him. "For time to stop. "Why?" He shrugs. "Cause I could live forever at this moment.
Simone ElkelesI never believed in love at first sight, until I met Derek. It's all-consuming and delicious and wonderful and exciting. At the same time, it makes me nervous and self-conscious and emotional. Love exists. I know it does, because I'm madly, deeply, hopelessly in love.
Simone ElkelesYouโre dangerous,โ he says. โWhy?โ โBecause you make me believe in the impossible
Simone ElkelesJust so you know, Iโm goinโ to enlist.โ โIโm proud of you. But why?โ I groan against the pain but manage to give him a half smile. โI want to make sure Kiaraโs got a boyfriend who has more to offer than a hot bod and a face that could make angels weep.
Simone ElkelesStop thinking about Michael," Tuck orders. "He was cute." "So is a hairy ferret but I wouldn't want to date one. [...]
Simone ElkelesI let it all out--my mom's date,my dad's conversation,my confusion about it all.Caleb doesn't laugh,he doesn't pull away,he doesn't talk .. He just lets me be me. When I settle down,I lean back and witness the mess I've made on his shirt."I made ur shirt all gross," I say between sniffles. "Forget the shirt.What's going on? I could.nt understand a word you mumbled into my chest." Now I'm half laughing and half crying.
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