Explore Quotes by Simone Elkeles

And I’m yours,” I tell him. “Forever and always and then some.

Just so you know, I’m goin’ to enlist.” “I’m proud of you. But why?” I groan against the pain but manage to give him a half smile. “I want to make sure Kiara’s got a boyfriend who has more to offer than a hot bod and a face that could make angels weep.

Do you ever lose the ego?” Westford asks me. “Yeah.” When his daughter kisses me, my ego flies out the window.

Want to get in trouble with me, Carlos?

A garter. You’re supposed to take it off and keep it as a memento. K-k-kinda like a trophy for going far sexually with a girl. It’s stupid, really. And kind of d-d-degrading if I think about it too m-m-much.” “I know what it is,” he says, amusement evident in his voice. “I just wanted to hear your explanation.

I want a one hundred percent guarantee that they’ll all be fine.” I tell Mrs. Garcia. She pats my knee. “Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life.

Do I hear a challenge?” she whispers, “Oh, Carlos. You know I can’t resist a challenge.

And for those of you who want to start any trouble, I have a zero tolerance policy. . . .

And just so you know for the future, I like my double-chocolate chip cookies warm and soft in the middle...and without magnets glued to them." "Me, too. When you decide to bake me some, let me know.

...there's no rule book or game plan when it comes to the grim realities of our lives.

Love. Is it just a word that boys use to manipulate girls?

Did we kiss last night?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it." He laughs. "I was kiddin'. We didn't kiss." He leans in. "When we kiss you'll remember it.Forever.

It's as if I'm taking away his pain and he's taking away mine.

I believe in lust at first sight.And attraction.But not love.

As If I could just turn my feelings off like a faucet.

Why are you making a joke out of this?" she asks. "Because it's stupid, Nik. There's not even room in my day to think about someone else.

Nobody really knows her Except the chosen few Her secrets are kept hidden Behind that sun-kissed hue. If I reach out to touch her She’ll just run away My Forever and Always Will have to wait another day.

I love you because you’re the only person I want to make love to without any conditions and—and I love that you need me.

We deserve each other, Luis … and I need you just as much as you need me. Hold me.” He steps closer, but hesitates. “If I do, mi chava, I can’t promise I’ll be able to let you go.

Gary, who's wearing a coral shirt and white pants, growls to look tough. It doesn't work.

I eye Chuy like a pitcher in baseball does when a guy leads too far off base.