“Someone undressed me, took off my stinky vomitty dress and my underwear, and put a nightie on me while I was unconscious.… — Lauren Henderson Humiliation Copy Share Image
“I tell the truth,” he says. “ E la cosa più importante nel mondo. The most important thing.” “You can know what… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“I had a really good time tonight. Tons of boys hanging off me. And I could see it was really messing with… — Lauren Henderson American accent Copy Share Image
“My English is much better than my sister Elisa’s,” he adds affably. “Your English ees better,” Elisa snaps, “because you love to… — Lauren Henderson English Better Copy Share Image
“I do a hundred sit-ups every morning,” Kendra says, reaching for her white-framed sunglasses. “You can join in if you want.” “Oh… — Lauren Henderson Every morning Copy Share Image
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“I’ve never been out partying in the countryside before, but this dilemma is bringing home to me the brutal reality that cars… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“ Violetta ,” he whispers into my mouth. “ Violetta, cosa mi fai? ” I open my eyes just a fraction, to… — Lauren Henderson Fine china Copy Share Image
“So, you have a nice time with Luca?” says a sharp, high voice right behind me. I turn to see Elisa. “Luca… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“London was really cool. We stayed there last night, with friends of Kendra’s mom. My mom and dad thought we should have… — Lauren Henderson Last night Copy Share Image
“So I smile as best I can, saunter over to the Vespa, take the helmet, and say casually as I put it… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Do you two have boyfriends?” she asks us. Kelly shakes her head and I shake mine, a little embarrassed at being put… — Lauren Henderson Boyfriend Summer Copy Share Image
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“I want to get some fresh air,” I say, and move around him, stepping off onto the stone slabs and promptly sinking… — Lauren Henderson Fresh air Copy Share Image
“Luca’s tongue slides into my mouth, slow, drowsy, intoxicating. I hear myself make a little involuntary moaning noise, and I’d be embarrassed… — Lauren Henderson Fine china Copy Share Image
“Italians stand up a lot at bars,” I comment, taking the glass of water Luca’s pushing toward me. It’s fizzy, with ice… — Lauren Henderson Designer clothes Copy Share Image
“I draw in a long breath, and then it catches in my throat as his hand closes over mine, still wrapped around… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“ Veramente particolare! You know what this word means?” She looks straight at me, and I feel very large and under-made-up by… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“I tell the truth,” he says. “ E la cosa più importante nel mondo. The most important thing.” “You can know what… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“I look up at him, and my heart stops for a moment. “Luca!” Andrea says, echoing Leonardo. “ Finalmente! ” “This is… — Lauren Henderson Dark blue Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand the Italian, but it’s obvious that they’re all fighting over him. The principessa wants Luca to have dinner here;… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“You know what ‘ vespa ’ means?” I shake my head, my mouth suddenly dry, because he’s taken a step toward me,… — Lauren Henderson Like Wasp Copy Share Image
“I’d be mortified at getting stuck down in a sexy squat. Absolutely mortified. I give Paige huge points for coming up laughing… — Lauren Henderson Paige Copy Share Image
“I am Sebastiano, and your name?” he asks. “Violet,” I say as we step over the threshold. “Violetta!” he says, throwing his… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Luca waits patiently while she clutches him, kisses him, pats his cheek, muttering “ mio bellissimo figlio ,” “my beautiful son,” something… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“I think he’s read my mind, because after a brief pause, he asks, “You have a nice time at the party?” There’s… — Lauren Henderson Black hair Copy Share Image
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“Wow,” I breathe as we walk along the road past the parked cars, and come to an arched gate set in a… — Lauren Henderson Fairy Copy Share Image
“Luigi, the art teacher, holds up his brush, and we all do the same. I’m not quite sure why we’re mirroring his… — Lauren Henderson Art Copy Share Image
“There are plenty of boys clustered around the wall, laughing, shoving each other playfully, yelling, competing for the attention of the girls.… — Lauren Henderson Dark blue Copy Share Image
“I pull lightly on its soft silky ears, smooth down its thick fur, and distract myself so thoroughly that it’s only after… — Lauren Henderson Luca Says Copy Share Image
“This is Luca, our friend,” Leonardo says happily as I think: Luca. Finally. “Ciao ,” Luca says, nodding at us, his long… — Lauren Henderson Dark blue Copy Share Image
“We cross a bridge, and all of us girls gasp in unison and crane our necks to the right-hand window of the… — Lauren Henderson Romantic Copy Share Image
“How else could I get shut in there?” I ask, cross now. “You saw that I was locked in! I had to… — Lauren Henderson Door Copy Share Image
“It is eerie and uncanny how Luca has the ability to read my mind. “Will you go back now to London, Violetta?”… — Lauren Henderson Bad thing Copy Share Image
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“How cool ,” she says, directing a melting stare at Luca. “I’d love to live in a place like this--just pull a… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“ C’è qualche problema ?” comes a soft voice from behind us, and we all jump, startled. He has a way of… — Lauren Henderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Luca promptly paralyzes me by leaning down, pulling the helmet strap tight, and fastening the buckle under my chin. His aftershave smells… — Lauren Henderson Skin Tight Copy Share Image
