“I was warned about you, you know." And with that half-smile that wrecked me, Noah said, "But you're here anyway.” — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“She said you were an awesome lay, I said, feigning interest in the gush of water that spilled out from the gutter… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“So, what are you doing with my little sister today?” Daniel asked. I closed my eyes in defeat. “I’m afraid I can’t… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“You're supposed to say, 'All I want is your happiness. I'll do whatever it takes, even if it means being without you.'"… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“You’re distracting,” I said truthfully. “I won’t be. I promise,” Noah said. “I’ll get some crayons and draw quietly. Alone. In a… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“I'll be there at ten." "Oh," I said suprised. "For some reason I thought that this was a day thing." "Halarious. Ten… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“I pointed to a low bowl filled with what purported to be stew, but then Noah said, “Are you going to point,… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“Noah shifted on the bed, and the oddest crunching sound came underneath him. I looked, really looked, at the bed for the… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“What is real?" Asked the boy. "It is a thing that happens to you when a girl loves you for a long… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“How is it that you have friends, Noah?" "I ask myself that daily" He chomped down on the plastic straw. "Seriously. Inquiring… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“I rushed ahead until another girls' bathroom appeared. I pushed the door open, planning to leave Noah outside while I collected myself.… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“I opened my eyes and focused on his. “I’d be happier without you,” I lied as convincingly as I could. “Too bad.”… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“Noah was no longer at my side when I turned. He had Kent from algebra pinned against the car. "I should injure… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“The first thing I noticed when I woke up was that I was covered in blood. The second thing I noticed was that this… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“You could start a fire with the heat between you two." "You're mistaking bitter animosity for heartfelt affection.” — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“I was applauding Mara for her extraordinarily appropriate use of the term 'batsh*t crazy” — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“So, what are you doing with my little sister today?” Daniel asked. I closed my eyes in defeat. “I’m afraid I can’t ruin the… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“They lie, you know. It's not easier to ask for forgiveness. Not even a little.” — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“what if they make me stay? To keep me safe?”“I wouldn’t, if I were them.” “What do you mean?”“Any minute now . . .”Two… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“Have you seen the rest of the flat?” A single shake. “Would you like to?” A single nod. “Follow.” I turn away from her… — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image
“You’re distracting,” I said truthfully. “I won’t be. I promise,” Noah said. “I’ll get some crayons and draw quietly. Alone. In a corner.” — Michelle Hodkin Copy Share Image