Ella Mae

“The winter sky has already turned black, but I could still see Wesley's gray eyes in the darkness. They were exactly the color of the sky before a thunderstorm.”
― Kody Keplinger, The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend

“Wesley Rush doesn't chase girls, but I'm chasing you.”
― Kody Keplinger, The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend

“Bianca, whore is just a cheap word people use to cut each other down," he said. His voice softer. "It makes them feel better about their own mistakes. Using words like that is easier than really looking into the situation. I promise you, you're not a whore."

I looked at him, into his warm gray eyes, and suddently understood what he was trying to tell me. The message hidden beneath the words.

You're not alone.”
― Kody Keplinger, The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend

“He was sweet and charming and smart... but my feelings for Wesley were way beyond that. I'd skipped the crush kiddie pool and jumped right into the deep, shark-infested ocean of emotions. And, if you'll forgive the dramatic metaphor, I was a lousy swimmer.”
― Kody Keplinger, The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend