Luis Fuentes reminded me that I’m still vulnerable. If I’m emotionally unavailable, then I don’t have to worry about ever getting hurt. […] Nikki Cruz will no longer be vulnerable.

What if I want to?

I wish I could help you” I whisper.You are,” he murmurs against my knee. “just dont leave me, okay? Everyone leaves me.

Normal? I’m not normal enough for you?” Carlos says. “You want this guy instead? Did you notice his hair doesn’t move? That’s not normal. You want to date him again, go ahead. Hell, if you...

I want to tell her how much she’s become the center of my being. But I can’t. The words won’t come.

Nobody’s watchin’ if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert.

Marry me, Kiara Westford, because when I got shot the only thing I was thinkin’ about was comin’ back here and makin’ you my wife. Say yes, chica.

I give her the only honest and true answer I have.”You’re where I want to be.

Problem is, the bathroom pass can’t help you escape life. It’s still there when you come out. Problems and crap don’t go away hiding in the can.

I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be a dickhead. Well, I did.

Okay, seriously, I dont know if this is true or not, but I heard people who use profanity are trying to compensate for their lack of you know… size” -Tuck

I wasn’t going to kiss you.””You weren’t?’ I look up look up at him.[…]’Nope, the next time I kiss you it’ll last a long, long time. And when we’re done you’re going to realize being...

I know. I’m on a mission to cure you of that.

Snakes don’t have fuckin’ legs, so how was I supposed to think there’d be one hidin’ in the face of a damn rock that’s ten feet below the summit?

He laughs. “Put some clothes on so you don’t scare poor Kiara with your morning hard-on.”I look down at my shorts. Sure enough, I’ve got la tengo dura in front of Kiara and Tuck. Shit....

Brit: What’s your major?Alex: Chemistry. And yours?Brit: Chemistry. Kiss me so we can see if we still have it. ‘Cause you own my heart, my soul, and everything else in between.

I realise it’s going to happen. This girl of my dreams, this girl who is more like me than anyone I’ve ever met, wants to kiss me.