“Whatever you are, whatever gifts you end up getting, you’ll find that time will make those changes less scary as well.”

“You will be what you are, and whatever it is, you will be fine. Everyone has to accept that and love you for who you are; it doesn’t really matter where your heritage comes from”

“When one door closes, find another."Kylie gazed back up. "And what if there isn't another door?""Then you try the window.""And if there's not a window?" Kylie asked."Then you find a sledgehammer and make a window.”

“Then maybe it's time to change that." Della sat back in her chair."Change what?" Kylie asked."Come out of the closet. You know, like...'I'm gay and here to stay.' You'd need a different slogan, but maybe, 'I'm a lizard and if you don't like it, I'll eat out your gizzard.'" Della chuckled. "Okay, it needs some work, but you get what I mean.”

“She leaned into him to soak up his warmth."You are so hot," she said."It's about time you noticed," he teased.”

“And this is what you get for laughing at me." He pulled her up a few inches until his lips touched hers.”

“What you are doesn't matter. Because what you are isn't going to change who you are.”