Ali Dean > Quotes

“You never say what I expect you to say, Roxanne. You never do what I expect, either. Each time I ask you to hang out, I wonder if you'll go off on me, or ignore me."
"Ask me? You never ask, Ryker, you just take."
He smirks, still staring at the fire. "That's only because I'm afraid you'll say no.”
― Ali Dean, Black Diamond

“She sees me approaching and ushers me over, apparently with the belief I can help her cause. “What’s going on, Gran?” I ask. “These young men here seem to think I’m not cut out for a keg stand,” she huffs indignantly. “Wally, what do you think? Do you think it’s my age?”
― Ali Dean, Pepped Up Forever

“When he drives under a lamp, his smile widens, and I notice for the first time a dimple under his right cheekbone.
Oh no, this isn't good.
A guy like Ryker Black cannot have dimples.
It's wrong. And right. Too right.”
― Ali Dean, Black Diamond

“some of us were meant to be alone, and it’s hard to remember that when you’re with me.”
― Ali Dean, Get Lucky: A YA Anthology

“no opposite genders allowed in dorm rooms without the door open and all four feet on the ground. Chelsea and I laughed pretty hard at that one.”
― Ali Dean, Black Diamond

“I had serious issues.”
― Ali Dean, Pepped Up Forever

“It’s not practical, it’s not logical, and it’s totally unreasonable, but it’s undeniable. You’ve got me tied up and wrapped around your finger, and you don’t even know it. Just tell me what you need, what you want, and I’ll do it.” His”
― Ali Dean, Black Diamond

“Ryan, are you asking me, like, on a date?” He smiles slightly and looks down. “I’m serious. I’m asking because I don’t know how these things work. I’ve never been on a date before. Except to prom with Charlie last year. And that was more as friends.”
― Ali Dean, Pepped Up