“And I really don’t want to go back yet.” “I wouldn’t either,” Kelly says. “Not if a boy like Luca were after… — Lauren Henderson 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
“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
“Did you get Paige to bed okay?” “Yes and no,” Kendra says quietly, coming down the steps to the parking lot. Andrea’s… — Lauren Henderson House rules 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 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 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
“How else could I get shut in there?” I ask, cross now. “You saw that I was locked in! I had to… — Lauren Henderson Save yourself 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 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 Copy Share Image
“ Bollocks ,” I say, with feeling. “What is ‘bollocks’?” Luca asks, sounding very interested. “Never mind,” I say firmly to him.” — Lauren Henderson Copy Share Image
“Accidents illustrate that you have no control over your life, because from one moment to the next it could be taken away… — Lauren Henderson Life 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 Real life 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 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
“I step back, farther inside the salon. Watching Luca surrounded by girls, all vying for his attention, Elisa attached to him like… — Lauren Henderson Fun time 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 Truth Copy Share Image
“ Eccentrica ,” he says finally. “Oh God!” My face drops. “It’s that bad?” “ Cosa? ” He looks confused. “Bad?” “In… — Lauren Henderson Laughing so hard 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 Copy Share Image
“Catia was surprisingly blasé about Paige’s coming home staggering drunk and sobbing about My Little Pony not being pretty enough; in the… — Lauren Henderson Coming home Copy Share Image
“I feel sick!” Paige whines beside me, snapping me out of my reverie. “I’m getting totally carsick! These roads are way too… — Lauren Henderson Lacrosse Player Copy Share Image
“There you are!” Kendra says as they pull to a halt in front of me. They both look flustered and cross. “We… — Lauren Henderson Rise and fall Copy Share Image
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