“...everyone would wonder, 'What's he doing with her?' And then you'd say, 'Hmm, good question,' and you'd dump me. That wouldn't be nice.” — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“Too late to point out that he would be better off with someone smart and sweet and—okay—awkward than with Chelsea. Someone who could make… — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“How stupid would that sound? It was high school, not the Hindu cast system, where the Untouchables have to avoid 'polluting' the upper classes.” — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“...everyone would wonder, 'What's he doing with her?' And then you'd say, 'Hmm, good question,' and you'd dump me. That wouldn't be nice.” — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“...I never would have seen Chelsea reach up, take Logan's face in her hands, and kiss him. So the off again was definitely on… — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“I fought the urge to flee by reminding myself that I couldn't run away every time I felt uncomfortable, embarrassed or hurt.” — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“That's always the worst: the not knowing. Because then you're stuck with a hundred questions no one can answer.” — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“And while, yes, a normal day for me means three AP classes, it really isn't so bad. Definitely stressful, but...” — marni bates Copy Share Image
“Stupid patriarchal culture with stupid ideas of beauty—stupid me for going along with it.” — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
“What?" My head jerked up too quickly and I lost my balance. The stupid skates sent me hurtling toward the ground, which was exactly… — Marni Bates Copy Share Image
