Don't be nice to me," she whispered, though she didn't move away. "I might cry if you are.

“Tried be cheerful, tried be upbeat, tried not to let my feelings show, not to b…”

“My mouth went dry, my heart clattered. "Nick, don't leave. Don't go," I said un…”

“Being sexy is exhausting.”

“Dance class, huh?" he said. "You don't look the type.""And what does that mean?…”