No. No, you can’t.

It could be why you’re still single.

Were you not aware high school dances suck? That they always have sucked and they will continue sucking as long as the world turns?

Just to be clear, if I, like, leaned over and whispered your name in your ear, still nothing?

For a second, I stared at the map of her veins just under the surface of her thin skin. It was like her body was trying to become diaphanous. Instead of getting harder and stronger...

You okay?

Oh, hey, did you want to keep these for when your invisible boyfriend returns from his fake vacation?

Go to the Winter Dance with me.

I’m not sure about all the particulars that led to this moment. Do I believe life is a series of dots to be connected…or that no one can outrun destiny…or that all roads lead to...

Kavanagh has a smart mouth.

Is this when you tell me I’m your soul mate, O’Neill?

I get that. For you, it’s more than following a bunch of rules—no sex, no booze, no swear words, pray every night and twice on Sunday.