“I pretend he doesnt exist, and he does the same with me.”

“I can tell shes upset, but I cant be bothered to say anything. Some days are just like that.”

“I remember his eyes. They are just like mine. Every time I look in the mirror I see him. I try not to look at my self too much.”

“Judging by the photograph it seemed like I hadnt been there at all. As if it was my camera that had been on holiday, and not me.”

“Hes always complaining about the fucking recession and how the government is working against people like him. He calls himself working class, which I think is a bit ironic since he doesnt work.”

“I dont care too much about talking, but I dont like being alone.”

“Though Trish and her bad boy types weren't exactly Kindra's style, she had to agree that Violet went for quiet and uninteresting. Sort of like mild salsa. Why even bother? You'd be better off just ...”

“Fire False Friends as early as possible. Do it before they dig out the dream seeds you've planted! The earlier, the better; the quicker, the safer!”

“I think its the whole bad boy whos so good but destined to break your heart fantasy. Which doesnt sound like much of a fantasy when you put the broken heart part in the picture, but it is. It so is.”

“Once a thing is set to happen, all you can do is hope it won't. Or will-depending. As long as you live, theres always something waiting, and even if its bad, and you know it's bad, what can you do?...”

“Unless you refuse the bad things happening to you, you will continue to suffer with your own consent!”

“Bad things can happen, and often do--but they only take up a few pages of your story; and anyone can survive a few pages.”

“The only thing worse than a boy who hates you: a boy that loves you.”

“Its bad enough to be a girl, anyway, when I like boys games and work and manners!”

“Only time can heal your broken heart. Just as only time can heal his broken arms and legs.”