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You think I've got a big ego and an attitude problem? -I don't think you do, Carlos. I know it. Unfortunately, it's a Fuentes flaw. -I'd call it an asset. It's what makes us Fuentes brothers irresistible. Carlos and Brittany
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And while my mind is telling me I'm flirting with her just to prove a point, my body wants to play "you show me your perky privates and I'll show you mine."
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rules-of-attraction
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I hate games I can't win.
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Whether it's right or wrong, fight for what you believe in.
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being afraid to take chances is scarier than actually doing things that challenge you.
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inspirational
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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
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love
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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"
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humor
tuck
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Unfortunately, I can't run from my heart. It hurts, deep inside my body. And I know I'll never be the same.
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chapter-55
perfect-chemistry
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I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.
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love
return-to-paradise
simone-elkeles
maggie
caleb
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I give her the only honest and true answer I have. "You're where I want to be."
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love
lust
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Normal? I'm not normal enough for you?" Carlos says. "You want this guy instead? Did you notice his hair doesn't move? That's not normal. You want to date him again, go ahead. Hell, if you want to marry him and be Kiara Barra the rest of your life, be my guest." "That's not want I--" "I don't want to hear it. Hasta," Carlos says, ignoring me and walking away. I feel my face heat in embarrassment as I look at Michael. "Sorry. Carlos can he a..
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rules-of-attraction
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Simone Elkeles |
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Problem is, the bathroom pass can't help you escape life. It's still there when you come out. Problems and crap don't go away hiding in the can.
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high-school
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You're where I want to be.
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Don't they give you happy pills in this place?
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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.
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chapter-33
perfect-chemistry
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But I know loving someone means losing a part of myself.
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I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck. "Whoa, girl," he says taken aback. "I thought we were keepin' this thing between us a secret. I hate to tell you, but a bunch of north siders from Fairfield are right over there. And they're starin' at us" "I don't care. Not anymore" "Why" "You only live once"
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It's pure instinct that makes me rebel every time someone tries to control my life and hand out more rules.
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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
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Mujer, you own my soul.
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Kiara sees Carlos' bleeding face)"Carlos! Oh my God, what happened?" "You still recognize me with a busted-up face. That's a good sign, right?"
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What is this?' 'A Smart Car' It looked like an SUV took a dump and out came the Smart Car
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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."
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nikki
luis
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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.
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simone-elkeles
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Somehow, being with Brittany brings something to my life that's missing, something ... right.
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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
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leaving-paradise
simone-elkeles
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And what do you want right now?" Right now I itch to heal his wounds and forget my own. He touches my cheek with the tips of his fingers. My breath hitches. "Do you want to kiss me, Alex?" I whisper. "Dios mio, I want to kiss you ... to taste your lips, your tongue." He gently traces my lips withthe tips of his fingers. "Do you want me to kiss you? Nobody else would know but the two of us."
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Do you ever lose the ego?" Westford asks me. "Yeah." When his daughter kisses me, my ego flies out the window."
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westford
conversation
ego
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Love. Is it just a word that boys use to manipulate girls?
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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[...]
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time
kiss
love
fake
staring
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Como un angel," I whisper. "Is our game over?" she asks nervously. "It's definitely over, querida. 'Cause what we're gonna do next is no game."
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Distance makes the heart grow fonder.
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perfect-chemistry
sierra
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I saw you happy. Happier than you've been in a long time. With someone you like that much, the lows are as low as the highs are high.
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Should I tell him I'm not afraid of being hurt? I'm afraid of not being in control.
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Tell me somethin' you do that would shock me." She sits back on the couch. "Shock you?" "Yeah. Shock me to the core." She sits up on her knees and leans toward me. "I've thought about you, Carlos," she whispers in my ear. "At night, in bed. I think about kissing you, our tongues sliding against each other's, while your hands are buried in my hair. When I think about feeling those ripples in your naked chest I touch my--" "Here's more popco..
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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."
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brittany
fuentes
simone-elkeles
kiara-westford
perfect-chemistry
carlos-fuentes
alex
rules-of-attraction
carlos
kiara
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I'm staring into chocolate eyes. although my brain is clouded and I'm dizzy, I know enough to register that chocolate is the opposite of blue. I don't want blue. Blue confuses me too much. Chocolate is straight-forward, easier to deal with.
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I'm ready for that adrenaline rush...with you.
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perfect-chemistry
colin
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You make me believe in the impossible.
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Simone Elkeles |
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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.
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relaxation
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Simone Elkeles |
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af5cdbf
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Stop focusing on the bad stuff because life is too damn short.
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Simone Elkeles |
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There's a point when you have to stop fightin' the whole world.
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Did I ever tell you that Alex loves you so much he got your name tattooed all over his body? Hell, he even got your name branded into the back of his neck." "They say 'LB,' Carlos. The initials for Latino Blood." "No, no, no. You've got it all wrong. He wants everyone to think that, but in reality it means Lover of Brittany. LB, get it?"
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brittany
fuentes
simone-elkeles
perfect-chemistry
carlos-fuentes
alex
rules-of-attraction
carlos
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You're stressing too much about what might be. Do something to take your mind off thinking about what might never happen.
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