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Sometimes I think Ben is right, that the fantasy world is better because reality sucks...but then I look at Nikki and I believe that we can beat the odds.

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I don't want to point out her flaws, but if I see her going on a self-destructive path, isn't it up to me as her friend to stop her?

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Isn't that why we're put on this earth to begin with, to make it a better place? It's not a religious quest; it's a humanitarian one.

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Every time I break out of what is expected of me and do what feels right, I feel stronger.

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You're stressing too much about what might be. Do something to take your mind off thinking about what might never happen.

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You were lookin' at me like you wanted to kiss me. I force a laugh. Yeah, right, I say sarcastically. Nobody's watchin' if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but I'm somewhat of an expert.

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What are you boys doing? she asks, as if we're still little kids messing around. Arguin', Carlos says matter-of-factly.

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There's a thin line between love and hate. Maybe you're confusing your emotions.

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Sometimes moving on takes effort. Sometimes moving on is harder than it looks.

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Our lie is like a cancer that's spread to every single area of our lives.

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You know about fixing cars, you're athletic, and you know when to shut up." "That last one isn't a skill." "Honey, trust me. It's a skill.

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Should I tell him I'm not afraid of being hurt? I'm afraid of not being in control.

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Oh, and just so you know, before we go out to the field we all get into a huddle and yell 'Go Queers!' really loud.

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My brain tells me it will be better to just let him go. My heart... not so much.

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Sometimes you have to steer away from the crowd in order to be a better person. It's not always easy, that's for sure. But it's right. And sometimes doing the right thing feels good, even if it does end up in a trip to the principal's office.

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Are you following me?" she asks, but doesn't meet my gaze. "Yeah," I say. "Why?" I give her the only honest and true answer I have. "You're where I want to be.

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Were you sleeping?" He chuckles. "Not by a long shot. I was just tryin' to convince myself not to make a move on you.

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In the end everything will be okay. But hurdles have to be jumped through first.

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Brittany and I don't date other people." "Why not?" "It's called being boyfriend and girlfriend.

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Please, amigo. We need you, Kimosabe, O Mighty Powerful One. We need you more than the earth rises in the west." The sun rises in the east, dickhead." Only if you're standing on the earth. If you're on the moon, the earth rises in the west.

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Sometimes we have to prove to others we're strong even where we're not.

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It reminds me of myself - seemingly perfect on the outside but inside is all a mush.

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I'm the one who got hit by that car, not you,' I tell him. 'Don't act like you're the victim here. You made choices I didn't ask you to make. I'm not sure anyone asked you to make them.' I'm screaming the words, not caring that the entire world can probably hear me. 'You think I like limping everywhere I go? I don't. I'm the victim! Be honest with me! You didn't care about me enough to trust me. I gave you my heart, but it wasn't enough.

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You're dangerous, he says. Why? Because you make me believe in the impossible

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It's the music that pulls me in and makes me forget about my problems at home. Music is my drug, the one thing that makes me numb.

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Get a grip, Dad. I'm not going to do anything you wouldn't do at my age.' He stands up and says, 'That's it. You're canceling this date.

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Mr. Latino with the big ego got bested by a ditzy, blond bimbo.

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Love isn't about honesty. It's about protecting the people you love from things that will hurt them.

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Since you came back from summer break, our entire relationship is about fooling around. We never talk anymore, and I'm sick of feeling guilty for not ripping my clothes off and spreading my legs to prove I love you.

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The scary part is that people don't realize how much they've changed.

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