Amanda > Amanda's Quotes

“You are the one girl that made me risk eveything for a future worth having.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“We're actors in our lives, pretendin' to be who we want people to think we are.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“I'm losing control."-Brittany
Mamacita, I've already lost it."-Alex”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“You once said you loved me. Do you still?"
My sister is watching this exchange between us. She smiles warmly at me, giving me the strength to tell him the truth. "I never stopped loving you. Even when I tried desperately to forget you. I couldn't.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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. ”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“The reason I want you to put a shirt on is, well, because, um..."
"You've never seen a guy with his shirt off?"
"Ha, ha. Very funny. Believe me, you don't have anything I haven't seen before."
"Wanna bet?" he says, then moves his hands to the button on his jeans and pops it open. Isabel walks in at that exact moment.
"Whoa, Alex. Please keep your pants on.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“But wishes are only granted in fairy tales.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“If I had any choice in the matter, I'd stay in my comfy bed and eat warm chocolate chip cookies all day.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“Miss Ellis?" Mrs. Perterson says. "It's your turn. Introduce Alex to the class"
"This is Alejandro Fuentes. When he wasn't hanging out on street corners and harrassing innocent people this summer, he toured the inside of jails around the city, if you know what i mean. His secret desire is to go to college and become a chemistry teacher, like you Mrs. Peterson."
Brittney flashed me a triumpnet smile, thinking she won this round. Guess again, gringa. "This is Brittney Ellis," I say, all eyes focused on me. "This summer she went to the mall, bought new clothes to extend her wardrobe, and spent her daddy's money on plastic surgery to enhance her, ahem, assets. Her secret desire is to date a Mexicano before she graduates."
Game on...”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“I never stopped loving you. Even when I tried desperately to forget you, I couldn't.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“This connection we have isn't going away, it's only getting stronger. Because the more I spend time with her, the closer I want to be.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“NO PDA,school rules. And besides she's my partner dickhead." said Alex.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“There's a thin line between love and hate. Maybe you're confusing your emotions.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“Unfortunately, I can’t run from my heart. It hurts, deep inside my body. And I know I’ll never be the same.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“Playing with fire doesn't necessarily get you burned.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“I hate games I can't win.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“Mujer, you own my soul.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“And what do you want right now?" Right now I itch to heal his wounds and forget my own.
He touches my cheek with the tips of his fingers.
My breath hitches. "Do you want to kiss me, Alex?" I whisper.
"Dios mio, I want to kiss you ... to taste your lips, your tongue." He gently traces my lips withthe tips of his fingers. "Do you want me to kiss you? Nobody else would know but the two of us.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“Whether it's right or wrong, fight for what you believe in.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“I turn around and wrap my arms around his neck.
"Whoa, girl," he says taken aback. "I thought we were keepin' this thing between us a secret. I hate to tell you, but a bunch of north siders from Fairfield are right over there. And they're starin' at us"
"I don't care. Not anymore"
"Why"
"You only live once”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“I’m staring into chocolate eyes. although my brain is clouded
and I’m dizzy, I know enough to register that chocolate is the
opposite of blue. I don’t want blue. Blue confuses me too much.
Chocolate is straight-forward, easier to deal with.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“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.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“I saw you happy. Happier than you've been in a long time. With someone you like that much, the lows are as low as the highs are high.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry

“Distance makes the heart grow fonder.”
― Simone Elkeles, Perfect Chemistry