People can think whatever they like. I don't desire their validation. — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“He takes my hand. Intertwines our fingers. Offers me a smile that manages to kiss my heart.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“We're drenched in water and beauty and the exhilaration of a moment I never knew was possible.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“If it were nothing but sexual attraction I’m sure I would not suffer such unbearable humiliation. But I wanted so much more… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“She put my hand in the fire once. Jus to see if it would burn, she said. Just to check if it… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“My voice softens. 'How old are you ?' 'I'll be eleven next year.' I grin. 'So you're ten years old?' He crosses… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Slowly, Aaron looks up at me. His face is blank even as he says, "April twenty-fourth." "April twenty-fourth," I say, smiling. "That's… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand—why won’t you talk to me? You sit in the corner all day and write in your book and look… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“You're naked?" Kenji is suddenly studying my sheet and not bothering to be subtle about it. I flush despite my best efforts,… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“We’re all too young to have to deal with this shit.” Kenji is breathing hard. “Don’t fool yourself, bro. No one should… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Friendship is not a thing I have ever experienced. Not as a child, and not as I am now. Except. One month… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Laughter comes from living." I shrug, try to sound indifferent. "I've never really been alive before.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I want to know where to touch you, I want to know how to touch you.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“Go to Hell." He works his jaw. Walks to the door. "I'm working on it.” — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I peek up at his features, at the crooked grin i want to savor, at the color in his eyes i'd use… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves. It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments,… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“I touch the tip of my finger to his lips. "There are secrets in here," I say. "I want them out." He… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“When are you putting me down?" he counters, no longer amused. "I mean, I've got an excellent view of your ass from… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
“The sun is an arrogant thing, always leaving the world behind when it tires of us. The moon is a loyal companion.… — Tahereh Mafi Copy Share Image
