Prejudice is a pervasive disease. I have an overwhelming fear that I will always be painted by a stained brush, that no matter how I dress or talk or smile…to cover the mold in the group home, there’s no denying that I’m Maren Mitchell- less than…

It's like he hated me upon sight. Is that a thing? People drone on about love at first sight, but what about the opposite? Can someone lay eyes on a stranger one time and decide on a whim to hate them forever after?

When I was with him, there were no consequences

Kinsley Grace Bryant, you crazy beautiful loon, marry me so we can make hundreds of little soccer prodigies.

I'd have provided her with diagrams and flow charts. But, Sam ruined that day she told the school we weren't dating. Sharks prowl in the water now, and I'll be damned if I step aside now and let Logan woo her with coffee and cheap teddy bears. It's time to break out the big guns: Signor Armani.

His short hair is damp and a few strands are plastered to his forehead. His eyes are bluer than blue when he assesses me coolly. "Ready for me?"DEAR GOD YES.

He was the northern star. I had no choice but to become enveloped in his brightness and let it coax me toward him. Wanting him was an unconscious impulse, like taking my next breath.

No one has the capacity to judge the value of human life.

Some things are out of your control, but not your breath, so breathe in with me, okay?

Isn’t it obvious? I’m totally mad about you! You’re so handsome and sweet and not at all how a professional foosball player should be.”“Football player,” I correct.“What’s the difference?” she asks before rising up and pressing her mouth to mine.