Simone Elkeles Quotes

But wishes are only granted in fairy tales.

Look at me, chica." When she does, I repeat, "Eres hermosa." "What does it mean?" "You're beautiful.

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.

You know about fixing cars, you're athletic, and you know when to shut up.

" "That last one isn't a skill." "Honey, trust me. It's a skill.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Distance makes the heart grow fonder.

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[...]

Brit: What's your major? Alex: Chemistry.

And yours? Brit: Chemistry. Kiss me so we can see if we still have it. 'Cause you own my heart, my soul, and everything else in between.

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

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

I want to live life on my own terms.

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.

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

Playing with fire doesn't necessarily get you burned.

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

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

Daddy, What's the horizontal tango?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Some things need to be left unsaid.

Our lie is like a cancer that's spread to every single area of our lives.

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.

I understand the reasons behind his keeping a distance from a girl he cares about. Because the truth is, sometimes getting close to the fire does actually burn you.

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.

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.

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

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

NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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