Simone Elkeles Quotes:

One of the things that makes me who I am is the loyalty I have to people I hold close to my heart.

Topics: Loyalty, Heart, Who I Am, Close To My Heart, Perfect Chemistry

being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Leaving Paradise”, p.135, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Challenges, Chance, Take A Chance

Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.

Topics: Happiness, Expectations, People

Sometimes you have to steer away from the crowd in order to be a better person. It's not always easy, that's for sure. But it's right. And sometimes doing the right thing feels good, even if it does end up in a trip to the principal's office.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Leaving Paradise”, p.279, North Star Editions, Inc.

Topics: Order, Office, Feel Good

When my eyes meet his gaze as we're sitting here staring at each other, time stops. Those eyes are piercing mine, and I can swear at this moment he senses the real me. The one without the attitude, without the facade[...]

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.87, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Attitude, Real, Eye, Facade

You're stressing too much about what might be. Do something to take your mind off thinking about what might never happen.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Leaving Paradise”, p.110, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Stress, Thinking, Mind

Fifty percent of all doctors graduate in the bottom half of their class - Hope your surgery went well!

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Rules of Attraction”, p.133, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Class, Doctors, Half, Math Class, Funny Mathematics

It's pure instinct that makes me rebel every time someone tries to control my life and hand out more rules.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Rules of Attraction”, p.17, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Hands, Trying, Rebel

Music is my drug, the one thing that makes me numb.

Topics: Drug, Numb, Music Is, Perfect Chemistry

Love is honesty. Love is a mutual respect for one another.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.68, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Honesty, Love Is, Mutual Respect, Honesty Love

Love isn't about honesty. It's about protecting the people you love from things that will hurt them.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.69, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Hurt, Honesty, People

I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.332, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Leaving, Trying, Want, Perfect Chemistry

If there's one thing I learned, it's that nobody is here forever. You have to live for the moment, each and every day . . . the here, the now.

Topics: Life, Forever, Live In The Moment, Perfect Chemistry

Some things need to be left unsaid.

Topics: Needs, Unsaid

Sometimes moving on takes effort. Sometimes moving on is harder than it looks.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.141, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Moving, Effort, Looks

I can't help but smile as I swipe a lone tear trailing down my cheek. How can I not be crazy in love with this guy? Time away from him didn't change anything. I can't deny him another chance. That would be denying myself.

Topics: Crazy, Guy, Tears, Time Away, Perfect Chemistry

You are the one girl that made me risk eveything for a future worth having.

Topics: Love, Girl, Risk, Perfect Chemistry

He may be out of my life physically, but he'll always be a part of me. I can't let go even if I wanted to.

Topics: Letting Go, May, Let Him Go

Doing something positive will help turn your mood around. When you smile, your body relaxes. When you experience human touch and interaction, it eases tension in your body.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.72, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Relaxation, Ease, Body

But wishes are only granted in fairy tales.

Topics: Wish, Fairy Tale, Chemistry, Perfect Chemistry, Alex Fuentes

The reason I want you to put a shirt on is, well, because, um..." "You've never seen a guy with his shirt off?" "Ha, ha. Very funny. Believe me, you don't have anything I haven't seen before." "Wanna bet?" he says, then moves his hands to the button on his jeans and pops it open. Isabel walks in at that exact moment. "Whoa, Alex. Please keep your pants on.

Topics: Believe, Moving, Hands, Shirt Off, Alex Fuentes

I want to tell her how much she's become the center of my being. But I can't. The words won't come.

Topics: Want, Perfect Chemistry

I wish I could help you" I whisper. You are," he murmurs against my knee. "just dont leave me, okay? Everyone leaves me.

Topics: Wish, Knees, Helping

Want to get in trouble with me, Carlos?

Topics: Want, Trouble

And for those of you who want to start any trouble, I have a zero tolerance policy. . . .

Topics: Zero, Tolerance, Want, Zero Tolerance

I now know why people break up in e-mails and text messages. Doing it face-to-face is so hard because you have to stand in front of the person and witness their reaction. Face their wrath.

Topics: Break Up, Wrath, People, Text Message, Face To Face

Get a grip, Dad. I'm not going to do anything you wouldn't do at my age.' He stands up and says, 'That's it. You're canceling this date.

Topics: Dad, Age

Isn't that why we're put on this earth to begin with, to make it a better place? It's not a religious quest; it's a humanitarian one.

Topics: Religious, Quests, Earth

were you sleeping?" He chuckles. "Not by a long shot. I was just tryin' to convince myself not to make a move on you.

Topics: Moving, Sleep, Long, Long Shots, Make A Move

I've never seen anythin' sexier in my life, and she's not even naked yet.

Topics: Naked

And just so you know for the future, I like my double-chocolate chip cookies warm and soft in the middle...and without magnets glued to them." "Me, too. When you decide to bake me some, let me know.

Topics: Chocolate, Cookies, Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips

I'm standing here, holding a half a lemon in my hand. I'm speechless, I'm excited . . . I'm a wreck. Caleb wants to be where I am.

Topics: Hands, Half, Wrecks, Caleb

Unfortunately, there are no guarentees in life.

Sometimes I wish there were do over years or fast forward days

Topics: Years, Wish, Sometimes

Is anyone human actually normal? I'm beginning to think being normal is actually abnormal.

Topics: Thinking, Normal, Abnormal

Trust me, he whispers against my lips. Maggie, you're my paradise.

Topics: Lips, Paradise, Trust Me, Maggie

Truth is, it's a relief to finally put my life in the hands of someone I trust.

Topics: Hands, Relief, Truth Is

I keep my expectations low, so nobody disappoints me." "Yeah, well, I have high expectations." I look toward Miranda. "I guess my friends do, too." "Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.

Topics: Expectations, People, Looks, Miranda

Brittany and I don't date other people." "Why not?" "It's called being boyfriend and girlfriend.

Topics: Girlfriend, Boyfriend And Girlfriend, People, Brittany

I brought a condom," I tell her when I slide her panties down. We're both hot and sweaty, and I can't resist hr anymore. "I did, too," she whispers against my neck. "But we might not be able to use it." "Why not?" I expect her to tell em this was all a mistake, that she really didn't mean to get me all hot and bothered just to tell me I'm not worthy enough to take her virginity, but it's the truth. She clears her throat. "It all d-d-depends on whether or not you're allergic to l-l-latex.

Topics: Mistake, Mean, Why Not, Latex

Do you ever lose the ego?” Westford asks me. “Yeah.” When his daughter kisses me, my ego flies out the window.

Topics: Daughter, Kissing, Ego

There are no rules to attraction. Jake is nothing like who I wanted.

Topics: Jake, Wanted, Attraction

...there's no rule book or game plan when it comes to the grim realities of our lives.

Topics: Book, Reality, Games, Grim

If any guy threatened her she'd probably suffocate him with her oversized tee.

Topics: Guy, Tees

If you could wish on a star right now, what would you wish for?"I ask him. "For time to stop. "Why?" He shrugs. "Cause I could live forever at this moment.

Topics: Stars, Forever, Wish

It reminds me of myself - seemingly perfect on the outside but inside is all a mush.

Topics: Perfect

I can't sleep. Too many thoughts running through my useless head.

Topics: Running, Sleep, Useless, Can't Sleep, I Can't Sleep

My dream is to find a guy who'll love me despite my flaws and won't turn away from me when a perfect girl walks by. Maybe a boy like that doesn't even exist.

Topics: Girl, Dream, Boys, Perfect Girl, Despite

Being brave is not as easy as it looks.

Topics: Brave, Looks, Easy

The urge to jump into his arms and feel the warmth of them surrounding me is so powerful, I wonder if it's medically possible to be addicted to another human being.

Topics: Powerful, Arms, Wonder, Perfect Chemistry

Daddy, What's the horizontal tango?

Topics: Daddy, Tango, Horizontal

I'm ready for something private, private and real

Topics: Real, Ready

I don't want to always be 'the best I can be.' I just want to be me.

Topics: Want, Being The Best

My history defines who I am.

Topics: Who I Am

There's a point when you have to stop fightin' the whole world.

Topics: World

I want to hold you, Nikki. Will you let me?

Topics: Want, Let Me

- I don't want you to love me. - Too late, mi chava.

Topics: Too Late, Want

Love. Is it just a word that boys use to manipulate girls?

Topics: Girl, Love Is, Boys

Did we kiss last night?" "Yes." "Well, it wasn't memorable because I have no recollection of it." He laughs. "I was kiddin'. We didn't kiss." He leans in. "When we kiss you'll remember it.Forever.

Topics: Memorable, Kissing, Night

It's as if I'm taking away his pain and he's taking away mine.

Topics: Pain

Gary, who's wearing a coral shirt and white pants, growls to look tough. It doesn't work.

Topics: White, Pants, Looks, White Pants

I believe in lust at first sight.And attraction.But not love.

Topics: Believe, Sight, Lust

As If I could just turn my feelings off like a faucet.

Topics: Feelings, Turns

You shouldn't love me. I don't deserve you.

Topics: Deserve, Deserve You

Why are you making a joke out of this?" she asks. "Because it's stupid, Nik. There's not even room in my day to think about someone else.

Topics: Stupid, Thinking, Rooms

I eye Chuy like a pitcher in baseball does when a guy leads too far off base.

Topics: Baseball, Eye, Guy

He has no clue that I have the patience of a saint. At least that's what Carlos says, although that isn't saying much, considering his fuse is about as short as an eyelash.

Topics: Eyelashes, Saint, Clue, Fuse

I lost my dad when I was younger, and I know what its like to lose a beloved parent.

Topics: Dad, Parent, Beloved, Lost My Dad

I never believed in love at first sight, until I met Derek. It's all-consuming and delicious and wonderful and exciting. At the same time, it makes me nervous and self-conscious and emotional. Love exists. I know it does, because I'm madly, deeply, hopelessly in love.

Topics: Emotional, Sight, Self, Emotional Love, Hopelessly In Love

This attitude means you haven't met a girl worthy of your attention. You'll want to get caught if the right girl comes along.

Topics: Girl, Attitude, Mean, Right Girl

I'll explain it to you. To me it's more than a game." She touches her chest and says, "When you love something as much as I love football, you just feel it inside. Did you ever love doing something so bad that it consumed you?" "A long time ago." "That's what football is to me. It's my passion, my life… my escape. When I play, I forget everything that sucks in my life. And when we win…" She looks down like she's embarrassed to admit what she's about to reveal. "I know this is going to sound stupid, but when we win I think miracles can happen.

source: - "Exclusive Ronnie Coleman Interview with SpotMeBro". spotmebro.com. March 2, 2016.

Topics: Football, Stupid, Passion, Miracles Can Happen, I Love Football

Julian, sometimes girls are like junk food. They look good, and they sure taste good… but you know they're not healthy for you and cause cavities so it's better to just leave 'em alone. Got me?

Topics: Girl, Healthy, Looks

Great minds think alike.

Topics: Thinking, Mind, Great Minds

Sometimes I think Ben is right, that the fantasy world is better because reality sucks...but then I look at Nikki and I believe that we can beat the odds.

Topics: Believe, Reality, Thinking

Sometimes things are better off forgotten.

Topics: Sometimes, Forgotten

We need to look back sometimes and realize the past taught us to appreciate our future.

Topics: Past, Appreciate, Needs

The percentage of couples who stay together after high school is, like, less than five percent, you guys.

Topics: Couple, School, Guy, Life After High School, After High School

When she wraps her arms around my neck, all I want to do is protect this girl for the rest of my life.

Topics: Girl, Want, Arms

You own a piece of me," he murmurs as he holds me afterward. "Good," I tell him. "And just so you know… I'm never giving it back.

Topics: Giving, Pieces, Hold Me

Does she realize she looks like a sunflower, ready to rain sunlight on all who look down upon her?

Topics: Rain, Sunflower, Doe

Fans always say they laughed and they cried while reading my books. And I tell them that I laughed and cried while writing them.

Topics: Book, Reading, Writing, Cried

I like to write books that touch my heart. I want to entertain, and I love to entertain myself.

Topics: Book, Writing, Heart

Romance novels are my favorite books to read. I write young adult romances, and am so happy to be promoting this wonderful genre.

Topics: Book, Writing, Romance, Young Adult

For my Perfect Chemistry series, I did movie-style book trailers, and my fans went crazy for them.

Topics: Crazy, Book, Perfect, Perfect Chemistry

Three things Marco taught me today race through my mind: boys will lie to your face just to have sex with you, don't trust any boy who says I love you, and never date a boy who lives on the south side of Fairfield.

Topics: Sex, Lying, Love You

I tried writing adult romances, but it just didn't fit my voice.

Topics: Writing, Voice, Romance

If you sprinkle when you tinkle please be neat and wipe the seat.

Topics: Wipe, Sprinkles, Neat, Seats

You know you can do more, but everyone expects you to quit.

Topics: Quitting

Stop focusing on the bad stuff because life is too damn short.

Topics: Stuff, Life Is

I write edgy, sexy teen romances, and that's what I'll continue to do.

Topics: Sexy, Writing, Romance

Don't be afraid to be unique. Love yourself before you love another.

Topics: Love Yourself, Love You, Unique, Unique Love

Football players are misunderstood. They arent the dumb jocks people think they are.

Topics: Football, Player, Thinking

We kiss all the time." I clear my throat, then add, "We just...do it in private.

Topics: Relationship, Kissing, Add, Studs

She's a Texan, born and raised. Football is in our blood.

Topics: Football, Blood, Born, Born And Raised

I didn't like seeing you with him" he says. "I don't think I'd like seeing you with any other guy....beside me.

Topics: Thinking, Guy, Other Guys

Oh, God. I'm in big trouble. Because I'm staring. I can't keep my eyes from ogling his chiseled triceps and biceps and every other "eps ' he has. The butterflies in my stomach have just multiplied tenfold as my wandering gaze meets his.

Topics: Butterfly, Eye, Biceps, Butterflies In My Stomach, Triceps

That wouldn't fit my right testicle

Topics: Fit, Testicles

Nothin'," Alex says. "We'll talk later, chica. It's not a big deal." "Don't chica me, Alex," his bride snaps. "I think she's gonna deck him," Ben murmurs, amused.

Topics: Thinking, Alex, Bigs

Mildred waves Carlos over. 'Let me look at you.' She eyes him up and down. 'I saw you when you walked in. What's with all those tattoos? Makes you look like a hooligan.' 'I suspect I am a hooligan,' he says to her. 'Whatever that means.

Topics: Tattoo, Mean, Eye, Mildred

When I look out [the window] at the big houses on either side of the road, it's obvious we've entered the rich side of town. Poor people don't post signs like NO TRESPASSING, PRIVATE DRIVE, PRIVATE PROPERTY, MONITORED BY CAMERA SURVEILLANCE. I should know because I've been poor my entire life, and the only person I know who ever posted a sign like these is my friend...and he actually stole the sign off a rich guy's yard.

Topics: People, House, Guy, Trespassing, Big Houses

Stop thinking about Michael," Tuck orders. "He was cute." "So is a hairy ferret but I wouldn't want to date one. [...]

Topics: Cute, Thinking, Order, Ferrets

If you let him go and he doesn't come back to you, he wasn't yours to begin with. It's a lesson learned in first grade

Topics: Lesson Learned, Lessons, Firsts

Guys are control freaks and hate when other people know what's best for them

Topics: Hate, People, Guy

From the moment I laid eyes on you I couldn't stop looking at you. From the moment we talked I couldn't stop arguing with you. From the moment we kissed I couldn't stop kissing you. And from the moment we shared our hopes, fears and insecurities I couldn't stop loving you.

Topics: Eye, Kissing, Loving You, Stop Loving You

Listen, I didn't ask for a face and body girls find attractive. But thanks to the mixture of my parents' DNA, I've got them, and I'm not ashamed to use 'em. Having a face Adonis would admire is one of the few advantages I've been given in life, and I use it to it's full potential whether it's for good or evil.

Topics: Girl, Dna, Evil

Paco Fuentes, " Mrs. Peterson says, pointing to the table behind Mary. The handsome young man with pale blue eyes like his mother's and smoky black hair like his father's takes his assigned seat.

Topics: Mother, Father, Eye, Black Hair

Mr. Latino with the big ego got bested by a ditzy, blond bimbo.

Topics: Ego, Bigs, Latino, Ditzy, Big Ego

I let it all out--my mom's date,my dad's conversation,my confusion about it all.Caleb doesn't laugh,he doesn't pull away,he doesn't talk .. He just lets me be me. When I settle down,I lean back and witness the mess I've made on his shirt."I made ur shirt all gross," I say between sniffles. "Forget the shirt.What's going on? I could.nt understand a word you mumbled into my chest." Now I'm half laughing and half crying.

Topics: Mom, Dad, Laughing, Let Me Be Me, Chests

The threat of taking something away makes us appreciate it more.

Topics: Appreciate, Threat

Say something, Amy," Miranda insists. "Something positive. I'm sure it'll make you feel better." "Okay, Miranda. I've got it." I motion the girls to lean in close to hear my words. "At least I'm not dead." How's that for positivity? I have to admit it does make me feel better.

Topics: Girl, Feel Better, Positivity, Make Me Feel Better, Miranda

I flip open my phone to text Jessica: Me: Guess who's pregnant? Jess: u? Me: Get real. Jess: ur mom? Me: yep Jess: Mazel tov!? Me: Don't congratulate me, plz Jess: Could b worse Me: How? Jess: Could be u? Me: I'm a virgin. Jess: Nobody's perfect.

Topics: Mom, Real, Phones, Jessica

Alex probably brings his dates sharp knives as gifts, in case she'll need one when she's out on a date with him.

Topics: Knives, Needs, Alex, Sharp Knives

I want to be wherever you are.

Topics: Want

The end of one thing is just the beginning of another.

Topics: Death, Ends

Sometimes we have to prove to others we're strong even where we're not.

Topics: Strong, Sometimes, Prove

You can run from some problems, but then you get caught up in others.

Topics: Running, Problem, Caught

Now I understand all those chick flicks I made fun of. 'Cause now I'm the sappy dork willing to risk it all for the girl. Estoy enamorado...I'm in love.

Topics: Girl, Fun, Risk, Chick Flick, Dork

Every time I break out of what is expected of me and do what feels right, I feel stronger.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.285, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Stronger, Break, Feels

If you tiptoe into cold water, you're missing out on the rush of plunging in headfirst.

Topics: Life, Water, Missing, Tiptoes, Cold Water

What would it take for you to go out with me?

If no words come, you can always give him the finger.

Topics: Giving, Fingers

And my piece of advice is...don't flirt with any of the female instructors. They all have access to weapons bigger than yours.

Topics: Flirting, Advice, Pieces

I find myself daydreaming about him when I wake up in the morning, in school when something reminds me of him, and when I fall asleep at night

Topics: Morning, Fall, School

I'm the one who got hit by that car, not you,' I tell him. 'Don't act like you're the victim here. You made choices I didn't ask you to make. I'm not sure anyone asked you to make them.' I'm screaming the words, not caring that the entire world can probably hear me. 'You think I like limping everywhere I go? I don't. I'm the victim! Be honest with me! You didn't care about me enough to trust me. I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.

Topics: Heart, Caring, Thinking, Limping

Why shouldn't I be introspective? We dont' make sense." "Neither do Chocolate and Peanut Butter, but it somehow works." He says "Somehow the mixture of two things is genius.

Topics: Two, Chocolate, Mixtures

Hey, Carlos," the Professor says when he walks in. "How was REACH?" "It sucked." "Can you be more specific?" my guardian asks. "It really sucked," I elaborate, sarcasm dripping from every word.

Topics: Sarcasm, Hey, Guardian

You're where I want to be.

Topics: Want

What is this?' 'A Smart Car' It looked like an SUV took a dump and out came the Smart Car

Topics: Smart, Car, Suvs

Do you play football?' Brandon asks. 'No.' 'Baseball?' 'Nope.' Brandon is on a roll and won't stop until he's found the answer he's looking for. 'Tennis?' 'That would be a nada' 'Then what sport do you play?' Carlos puts down his food. Oh, no. He's got a rebellious gleam in his eye as he says, 'The horizontal tango.' ...Alex stands and says through chlenched teeth, 'Carlos let's talk. In private. Ahora.' ....Brandon turns to my dad with big, innocent eyes. 'Daddy, do you know how to do the horizontal tango?

Topics: Sports, Baseball, Football, Innocent Eyes, Horizontal

I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.

Topics: Heart, My Heart, Enough

In the end everything will be okay. But hurdles have to be jumped through first.

Topics: Firsts, Ends, Hurdle

your actions with holds your future

Topics: Action, Your Future

Opening yourself up to making mistakes and being vulnerable is what makes it beautiful and special with the person you love.

Topics: Beautiful, Mistake, Special, Perfect Chemistry

I'm ready for that adrenaline rush...with you.

Topics: Adrenaline, Perfect Chemistry, Ready, Adrenaline Rush

Distance makes the heart grow fonder.

source: - "Brendan Fehr Talks THE NIGHT SHIFT, Research for the Role, ROSWELL 15th Anniversary, and More". Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. June 6, 2014.

Topics: Long Distance Relationship, Heart, Chemistry, Long Relationship, Inspirational Long Distance Relationship

dear kiara, The women in the shop told me that yellow rose represents friendship and red rose shows love. And the rosery is the only thing i own that i care for, its yours i'm yours C

Topics: Yellow, Rose, Care, Red Rose

Girls like you want to cut guy's nuts off and hang 'em from your rearview mirror.

Topics: Girl, Cutting, Nuts, Rearview Mirror

Next time I want to do something nice, slap me.

Topics: Nice, Want, Next

Can I request another peer guide, One who isn't so happy to be at school at 7:30 a.m.?

Topics: School, Peers, Guides

[about her offer of a Swedish massage] Alex: You're not Swedish. Brittany: Yeah, well, neither are you. So if I do it wrong you'll never know the difference.

Topics: Differences, Massage, Alex, Brittany

Since you came back from summer break, our entire relationship is about fooling around. We never talk anymore, and I'm sick of feeling guilty for not ripping my clothes off and spreading my legs to prove I love you.

Topics: Summer, Love You, Clothes, Fooling Around, Feeling Guilty

I wonder if it's medically possible to be addicted to another human being.

Topics: Wonder, Perfect Chemistry, Humans

Who am I kidding? I have no reason for being here other that the fact that I want to be near her.

Topics: Want, Facts, Reason, Perfect Chemistry, Alex Fuentes

I don't belong here. It doesn't matter, because even if I don't belong in this place, she's here and I want to be where she is.

Topics: Want, Matter, Perfect Chemistry, Alex Fuentes

I'm not starting any fights. I might finish one though.

Topics: Fighting, Might, Starting

Oh, and just so you know, before we go out to the field we all get into a huddle and yell 'Go Queers!' really loud.

Topics: Fields, Loud

Tofu tacos are not Mexican. I think putting tofu on anything and calling it Mexican is an insult to my people.

Topics: Food, Thinking, People, Tofu

Okay, seriously, I dont know if this is true or not, but I heard people who use profanity are trying to compensate for their lack of you know... size" -Tuck

Topics: People, Trying, Use, Profanity

No, the next time i kiss you it'll last a long, long time. And then when we're done you're gonna realize being turned on is not about experience

Topics: Kissing, Long, Done

It's hard keeping everything the same when the same things look and feel so different

Topics: Life, Different, Looks

I cry a lot.' 'Yeah? Well I'm gonna change that.

Topics: Cry, Yeah, Wells

Are you following me?" she asks, but doesn't meet my gaze. "Yeah," I say. "Why?" I give her the only honest and true answer I have. "You're where I want to be.

Topics: Romantic, Giving, Answers

God take care of him, because he's my past and my future

Topics: Past, Care, My Future

With someone you like that much, the lows are as low as the highs are high. Does that make sense?' It does. It also makes me sound bipolar.' Love will do that to a person.

Topics: Bipolar, Doe, Sound, Someone You Like, Perfect Chemistry

Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one but they think each others stink.

Topics: Thinking, Opinion, Stink

It'll be impossible to protect Brittany for the rest of her life from all the other guys who want to be near her, to see her as I've seen her. Touch her as I've touch her. Man, I never want to let her go.

Topics: Men, Guy, Want, Alex Fuentes, Let Her Go

I'm losing control."-Brittany Mamacita, I've already lost it."-Alex

Topics: Alex, Losing, Lost, Losing Control, Perfect Chemistry

You once said you loved me. Do you still?" My sister is watching this exchange between us. She smiles warmly at me, giving me the strength to tell him the truth. "I never stopped loving you. Even when I tried desperately to forget you. I couldn't.

Topics: Giving, Loving You, Forget You

You’re dangerous,” he says. “Why?” “Because you make me believe in the impossible

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Rules of Attraction”, p.132, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Believe, Romance, Impossible, Rules Of Attraction

Nobody really knows her Except the chosen few Her secrets are kept hidden Behind that sun-kissed hue. If I reach out to touch her She’ll just run away My Forever and Always Will have to wait another day.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.139, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Running, Waiting, Forever, Sun Kissed

My brain tells me it will be better to just let him go. My heart... not so much.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.113, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Heart, Brain, My Heart, Let Him Go

We deserve each other, Luis … and I need you just as much as you need me. Hold me.” He steps closer, but hesitates. “If I do, mi chava, I can’t promise I’ll be able to let you go.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.251, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Promise, Needs, Able

I like that girl more that I can remember likin’ anything in my life. I’m not about to give her up. I’ll start carin’ what people think when I am six feet under.

Topics: Girl, Thinking, Feet, Six Feet Under

We're actors in our lives, pretendin' to be who we want people to think we are.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.158, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Thinking, People, Actors, Perfect Chemistry

Unfortunately, real life can’t be wrapped up with a nice little bow.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.348, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Real, Nice, Littles

I wish I could turn back time, but I can't. I made a stupid decision because I thought I was invincible, and I'll pay for it the rest of my life.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.27, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Stupid, Decision, Wish, Stupid Decision, Turn Back Time

Playing with fire doesn't necessarily get you burned.

Topics: Fire, Playing With Fire, Burned

Gettin' near the fire, chica, doesn't necessarily mmean you'll get burned.

Topics: Fire, Burned

Running should be saved for the times when you're being chased.

Topics: Running, Should, Saved

You once told me that I make you believe in the impossible. You make me believe in love, which I’d given up on. Thank you for proving to me it’s not just a fairy tale.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.261, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Believe, Fairy Tale, Impossible

I feel so selfish, because I want the best of both worlds. I want to keep the image I've worked so hard to create.

Topics: Selfish, World, Want, Best Of Both Worlds

Don't let your life outside of school dictate your future.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.73, Simon and Schuster

Topics: School, Your Future

He has eyes so expressive they give a hint to more than what he portrays. He’s dedicated to his friends, family, and even his motorcyle. He touched me as if I were made of glass. He kissed me as if he’d savor it for the rest of his life.

Topics: Eye, Glasses, Giving, Perfect Chemistry

Whether it's right or wrong, fight for what you believe in.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.353, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Believe, Fighting

Did A tell you your eyes remind me of blown glass? I can see your soul through those eyes, Amy. They get darker when you’re trying to be sexy and shine when you smile. And when you think you’re in trouble you blink double the amount that you usually do. And when your sad the corners of your eyes turn down. I miss your eyes. And I don’t want the sad ones to be my last memory of you.

Topics: Sexy, Memories, Eye

I want to know how to make this girl laugh. I want to know what makes her cry. I want to know what it feels like to have her look at me as if I’m her knight in shinning armor.

source: - "Perfect Chemistry". Book by Simone Elkeles, December 23, 2008.

Topics: Girl, Knights, Laughing, Perfect Chemistry, Alex Fuentes

A garter. You’re supposed to take it off and keep it as a memento. K-k-kinda like a trophy for going far sexually with a girl. It’s stupid, really. And kind of d-d-degrading if I think about it too m-m-much.” “I know what it is,” he says, amusement evident in his voice. “I just wanted to hear your explanation.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Rules of Attraction”, p.103, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Girl, Stupid, Thinking, Memento, Garters

Do you ever lose the ego?” Westford asks me. “Yeah.” When his daughter kisses me, my ego flies out the window.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2010). “Rules of Attraction”, p.316, Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Topics: Daughter, Kissing, Ego

That’s not the only reason I’m stayin’, chica. I can’t leave you any more than I could walk out that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkin’ . . . should we tell your parents now or later?” “Tell them what?” I ask, eyes wide. He kisses me softly, then says proudly, “That we’re in a serious, monogamous, committed relationship.” “We are?” “Sí. And when I get out of here, I’m gonna fix the door to your car.

Topics: Eye, Kissing, Doors, Committed Relationship, Busted

And I’m yours,” I tell him. “Forever and always and then some.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Rules of Attraction”, p.135, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Forever

Do I hear a challenge?” she whispers, “Oh, Carlos. You know I can’t resist a challenge.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Rules of Attraction”, p.106, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Challenges, Knows, I Can

There's a thin line between love and hate. Maybe you're confusing your emotions.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.68, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Hate, Confusing, Lines

But I know loving someone means losing a part of myself.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.256, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Mean, Loving Someone, Losing

Unfortunately, real life doesn't have a remote control.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.188, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Real, Real Life, Remote Control

I love you because you’re the only person I want to make love to without any conditions and—and I love that you need me.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.251, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Love You, Making Love, Needs, I Love You Because

Feelings can't be a part of this game.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.254, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Games, Feelings

What are you boys doing?” she asks, as if we’re still little kids messing around. “Arguin’,” Carlos says matter-of-factly.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.28, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Kids, Boys, Littles

She ignores me, so I cup my hands over my mouth and do something I haven’t done in years— barnyard sounds.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.41, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Hands, Years, Sound, Ignore Me

Luis is right there.” I point to the corner of the yard, where my little brother is the centre of attention doing imitations of barnyard animals. I have yet to inform him that talent isn’t as much of a chick magnet when you get into junior high.

Topics: Brother, Animal, Juniors, Centre Of Attention, Little Brother

Thoughts of being a pirate and stealing her away to my ship race across my mind. Although I’m not a pirate, and she’s not my captured princess.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.130, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Princess, Race, Pirate

You were lookin’ at me like you wanted to kiss me.” I force a laugh. “Yeah, right,” I say sarcastically. “Nobody’s watchin’ if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.88, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Kissing, Laughing, Trying

You can’t keep her.” I know that. But I’m not ready to give her up just yet.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.134, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Giving, Ready, Not Ready

Don’t try and make me feel better, Alex. I hate you.” “I hate you, too.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2011). “Perfect Chemistry”, p.96, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Hate, Feel Better, Trying, Make Me Feel Better

There’s always time for arguin’ when you’re a Fuentes.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2012). “Chain Reaction”, p.28, Simon and Schuster

Carlos, are we in complete understanding with each other?” “Yeah,” I say. “As long as it’s not in your house and you don’t know about it, you’re okay with us messin’ around.” “I know you’re joking with me. You are joking with me, aren’t you?” “Maybe.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2010). “Rules of Attraction”, p.219, Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Topics: Long, House, Understanding

Man, my girl is one tough chick when she wants to be. I wonder if it has something to do with those big, comfy granny panties she’s got on.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.164, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Girl, Men, Want, Granny

Maggie squeezes my hand. It’s a silent message that everything will be okay. Somehow I believe her. In the end everything will be okay. But hurdles have to be jumped through first.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.158, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Believe, Hands, Messages, Maggie

We’ve been secretly datin’ since last week.” He gives me a smile and a look that says I’m his one-and-only. That smile might deceive Madison, but I know he’s full of it. “Isn’t that right, K.?” He squeezes me tighter. “Uh-huh,” I squeak out. Madison shakes her head fast, as if she can’t believe what she’s hearing. “Nobody in their right mind chooses Kiara Westford over me.” She’s right. We’re busted. “Wanna bet?” My eyes go wide when Carlos bends his head down to me. “Kiss me, cariño.

Topics: Believe, Eye, Kissing, Madison, Busted

What’s goin’ on?” I ask as I take a seat. “Obviously not this.” He tosses me my shirt from last night. “I found it on the floor of the den. It’s obvious there was some hanky-panky going on.” Okay, so he knows we fooled around. But at least he didn’t find Kiara’s bra on top of my shirt. “Yeah . . . things kinda got a little heated after you and Mrs. W. left the den last night,” I tell him.

Topics: Night, Littles, Lasts

...personal torture instructor...I mean physical therapist.

source: - Simone Elkeles (2013). “Return to Paradise”, p.141, Simon and Schuster

Topics: Mean, Therapists, Torture, Physical Therapist