Simone Elkeles Quotes

Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.

Fans always say they laughed and they cried while reading my books. And I tell them that I laughed and cried while writing them.

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

I write edgy, sexy teen romances, and that's what I'll continue to do.

If I had any choice in the matter, I'd stay in my comfy bed and eat warm chocolate chip cookies all day.

Don't ever pity me.

How funny it is that the most unlikely person sometimes becomes your ally.

I wasn't going to kiss you."
"You wern't."
"Nope. The next time I kiss you I'm gonna take my time...

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.

Great minds think alike.

But now he stops hammering, his back still to me when he yells, "Would you stop staring at me?

It'd be cool if God gave everyone a Do Over Day and you could yell "Do Over!" and the day would start new.

God take care of him, because he's my past and my future

Something is happening. I sense a change in the wind ... a mutual understanding of each other. I haven't felt this way in forever.

You're right, I haven't walked in your shoes. But you haven't walked in mine, either.

I want to hold you, Nikki. Will you let me?

It's not stupid. I guess havin' hope is better that givin' up and thinking life will such forever.

Sylvia grabs my sleeve. "He's a looker."
"I know. The problem is, he knows it, too.

Some things need to be left unsaid.

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

From the look of us, you'd never know we slept in the same bed last night and made out like the world was going to end if we stopped.

My body urges me to take advantage of the situation, but my brain (the one inside my head) keeps me in check.

What happens when I break one of your fuckin' rules?

Choking the gopher. What'd you think I'd do, my homework?

Holy shit! Where's a cell phone camera when you need one?

I give her the only honest and true answer I have.
You're where I want to be.

Just the fact that you need me to prove I love you is probably a clue it isn't working

I want to be wherever you are.

When I write, it's like watching a movie in my head.

I don't want to end up like my mom. That's my biggest fear in life.

You own a piece of me," he murmurs as he holds me afterward.
"Good," I tell him. "And just so you know ... I'm never giving it back.

Secrets she'll take to the grave and secrets she's dying to share.

I wonder if I should back off from our friendship sometimes, to make sure she's kept at arm's length.

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.

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

If any guy threatened her she'd probably suffocate him with her oversized tee.

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.

Love isn't about honesty. It's about protecting the people you love from things that will hurt them.

So what if we have chemistry. Chemistry doesn't miraculously turn bad boys into good ones.

I don't deserve you. You know that, querida, don't you? (Alex)

He thinks of it as playing good cop/bad cop. Except we play bad gang member/worse gang member.

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

Guys are control freaks and hate when other people know what's best for them

I want to tell her how much she's become the center of my being. But I can't. The words won't come.

Kendra's kisses are more hollow to me than a flute.

Sometimes things are better off forgotten.

I want to live life on my own terms.

There's always time for arguin' when you're a Fuentes.

I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.

But there are other
roads to choose, they're just harder to trudge through.

Whether it's right or wrong, fight for what you believe in.

Sometimes moving on takes effort. Sometimes moving on is harder than it looks.

I eye Chuy like a pitcher in baseball does when a guy leads too far off base.

I wish I could help you" I whisper.
You are," he murmurs against my knee. "just dont leave me, okay? Everyone leaves me.

A summer apart changes people.s

The threat of taking something away makes us appreciate it more.

It's pure instinct that makes me rebel every time someone tries to control my life and hand out more rules.

I'm standing here, holding a half a lemon in my hand. I'm speechless, I'm excited ... I'm a wreck. Caleb wants to be where I am.

Should I tell him I'm not afraid of being hurt? I'm afraid of not being in control.

Do I even know how to be real?

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

Truth is, it's a relief to finally put my life in the hands of someone I trust.

As If I could just turn my feelings off like a faucet.

Man, my girl is one tough chick when she wants to be. I wonder if it has something to do with those
big, comfy granny panties she's got on.

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

Can I request another peer guide, One who isn't so happy to be at school at 7:30 a.m.?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be a dickhead. Well, I did.

What is this?'
'A Smart Car'
It looked like an SUV took a dump and out came the Smart Car

Don't let your life outside of school dictate your future.

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

Sometimes we have to prove to others we're strong even where we're not.

Football players are misunderstood. They aren't the dumb jocks people think they are.

Nikki looks at me, confused. "What's wrong?"
I've got a gun stashed in my closet. "Nothin'.

Romance novels are my favorite books to read. I write young adult romances, and am so happy to be promoting this wonderful genre.

And for those of you who want to start any trouble, I have a zero tolerance policy ...

You make me believe in the impossible.

I read that goldfish have a memory of five seconds. I envy them. My memory of Alex, my love for him, will last my lifetime.

Playing with fire doesn't necessarily get you burned.

It's as if I'm taking away his pain and he's taking away mine.

What could i do to make the one i loved love me back ?

I'm going to kiss you."
"Here?"
"Oh, yeah. Right here, right now.

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

And my piece of advice is ... don't flirt with any of the female instructors. They all have access to weapons bigger than yours.

Feelings can't be a part of this game.

He may be out of my life physically, but he'll always be a part of me. I can't let go even if I wanted to.

There's a thin line between love and hate. Maybe you're confusing your emotions.

I wouldn't shoot anyone in real life, because even after all of this training, I'm still totally for peace and happiness and rainbows and sushi.

The end of one thing is just the beginning of another.

For the record, I thought you were untouchable. But now that I know you think I'm a hot, sexy, Mexican god . .

And I'm yours," I tell him. "Forever and always and then some.

(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?

If you let him go and he doesn't come back to you, he wasn't yours to begin with. It's a lesson learned in first grade

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

You, my friend, are so good at lying to yourself you're actually starting to believe the bullshit coming out of your mouth

It's hard keeping everything the same when the same things look and feel so different

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

Every time I break out of what is expected of me and do what feels right, I feel stronger.

I'm not starting any fights. I might finish one though.

Why are you making a joke out of this?" she asks.
"Because it's stupid, Nik. There's not even room in my day to think about someone else.

Get a grip, Dad. I'm not going to do anything you wouldn't do at my age.'
He stands up and says, 'That's it. You're canceling this date.