#carlos

That’s not the only reason I’m stayin’, chica. I can’t leave you any more than I could walk out that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkin’ . . . should we tell your parents now or later?” “Tell them what?” I ask, eyes wide. He kisses me softly, then says proudly, “That we’re in a serious, monogamous, committed relationship.” “We are?” “Sí. And when I get out of here, I’m gonna fix the door to your car. ↗

— Simone Elkeles

#conversation #kiara-westford #parenting

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

— Simone Elkeles

#comfort #kiara #comfort

Don't classify me, read me. I'm a writer, not a genre. ↗

— Carlos Fuentes

#fuentes #genre #writing #writer

I'm in deep shit Alex, 'cause I think I'd like nothin' better than to wake up with her every mornin'. ↗

— Simone Elkeles

#carlos-fuentes #rules

Next time I want to do something nice, slap me. ↗

— Simone Elkeles

#humour #rules-of-attraction #rules

A garter. You’re supposed to take it off and keep it as a memento. K-k-kinda like a trophy for going far sexually with a girl. It’s stupid, really. And kind of d-d-degrading if I think about it too m-m-much.” “I know what it is,” he says, amusement evident in his voice. “I just wanted to hear your explanation. ↗

— Simone Elkeles

#kiara-westford #sexuality

Didn't you learn anything from my mistakes?" he asks. Shit, when Alex was in the Latino Blood back in Chicago I worshiped him. "You don't want to hear my answer to that. ↗

— Simone Elkeles

#rules-to-attraction #worship

We played at a club called, the Elbow Room. Don Carlos, the nightclub owner, was very hip and a very important person who made a big impact on my life. ↗

— Jim Capaldi

#big impact #called #carlos #club #elbow