I could stand up and go to her and kiss her. I could. But there is still too much to be ruined.

“Books are the ultimate Dumpees: put them down and they’ll wait for you forever;…”

“Too pissed off to cry, I said, 'This is only making me hate her. I don't want t…”

“Sometimes people don't understand the promises they're making when they make th…”

“But there's always suffering, Pudge. Homework or malaria or having a boyfriend …”