“Hey, heard you’re a bitch whore for stealing Sienna’s man.”… “Yep. I officially, globally suck.”Anna chewed her food for a minute, then smiled. “Well, c**t or not, I still love you.”

“[T.J.] I pulled my arms out from underneath her body and tucked her hair behind her ears. “I love you, Anna.”The surprised look on her face told me she hadn’t seen that coming.“You weren’t supposed to fall in love,” she whispered.“Well, I did,” I said, looking into her eyes. “I’ve been in love with you for months. I’m telling you now because I think you love me too, Anna. You just don’t think you’re supposed to. You’ll tell me when you’re ready. I can wait.” I pulled her mouth down to mine and kissed her and when it ended, I smiled and said, “Happy birthday.”

“America took his face in her hands and smiled. “You’re an arrogant ass, but I still love you.”

“Hey!" (Me:panting, smiling brightly, determined.)"Hey." (Him:blank face, eyes shifty, but still frustratingly handsome.)"Are you on your way somewhere? (Me:Still smiling, still determined.)"Yup." (Him:Uninterested, taking out a chapstick.)"Well,I'd love to talk, if you want." (Me:trying to remember global warming, nuclear proliferation, everything else more important and sadder than this moment.)"Sure,yeah. Listen, I'm late." (Him:walking away.)"Well,do you want my number maybe?" (Me:determined. Not to cry.)”

“Hey, I'm like Aretha Franklin, I don't get no R -S -P -E -C -T around here!”

“Hey! I thought you said you were gay!” the man said accusingly. Without missing a beat Jason said, “She is. I’m just her bitch.”