Quotes from Kate Brian

Mandy's friends gathered around her as she told the story-the true and somewhat heartbreaking story of her first time. It hadn't been perfect, but she now knew that imperfection was okay-part of life, even. And for the first time in her life, Mandy Walters was realizing that she could live with imperfection.

you guys all suck you know that?" Meagan shouted, flinging open the door of the shed. Finn dropped his paintbrush on the leg of his jeans where it left a streak of orange before hitting the dirty floor. "sorry?" he said. "you!you suck!" Meagan fumed. "we've been over this. I know I suck." "not your art.you!you...guys" Meagan shouted.

I wanted to tell you both that I'm leaving for Korea," Megan announced. "In about half an hour." Evan's jaw dropped and Doug froze in his tracks. He turned around slowly and plastered a smile on his face. "Finally," he said. "Yeah, well, before I go, there's something I want to say to you guys," Megan said. "Famous last words?" Doug asked sarcastically.

From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Boy Guide Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Entry Thirteen Observation #1: Boys are unpredictable. This may not be news, but I'm starting to think it's one of the best things about them.

Megan? Aren't you going to say anything?" her mother asked. Yeah, I'm gonna say something , Megan thought, standing up.

My advice? Just be yourself. I'm sure you'll be fine." Megan managed to smile and Regina slammed the car door. Be myself. Yeah. Right. Because that's gotten me so far in the past.

This is it?" he asked. "Yeah," Megan replied. "Wow. I thought girls were notorious for overpacking." "I'm not much of a girl," Megan replied. What? What did you just say? He looked her up and down and smiled. "Could've fooled me.

Nice one, Megan!" Coach Leonard called. "The rest of you are making me look bad! Let's go!" This time the other center forward glowered full force at Megan when they toed the line. "Beginner's luck," she said. Megan ignored her, knowing she would formulate a comeback five hours from now--one she would never have the guts to deliver anyway. Instead, she'd just make this girl eat her dust.

Can I paint you?" Finn asked. Megan blinked. "Okay, that's basically the last thing I ever thought you were gonna say.

Okay, well, I guess we should do nominations," Pearl said finally. Jessica raised her hand. "I nominate Hailey Farmer," she said before anyone could acknowledge her. There's a big shock , Megan thought. "Okay. Hailey, do you accept the nomination?" Pearl asked. "Yes, I do," Hailey said gravely. "She totally rehearsed that," Ria said in Megan's ear.

Hailey let out a breath and launched the paper towel at the garbage can. It swished right in. "Don't tell me you play basketball, too," Megan said lightly. Hailey looked at Megan and sighed. "This is going to be one long year.

No! I will not calm down! He should be fired. WE should have him fired! You're clearly depressed and he needs to help you. He can't tell you to try harder next time That's sick! SICK!

I was a sorry excuse for a girl.

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Entry Twelve Observation #1: Guys make absolutely no sense. I thought he liked me, Trace. I really thought he liked me.

Listen, do you think we could not tell…everyone?" Megan said. "I think it would just make everything harder." What with the massive victory party they would throw and all , she thought.

I want a hands-off rule on all my stuff. Including my bike." "Okay…" "And I want everyone to stop calling me Megan C Cups behind my back." Doug's jaw went slack as he flushed. "How did you know about that?" Megan raised her eyebrows. "All right, fine. Is that all?" Doug said.

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Entry Six Observation #1: Boys are moody. Like PMS moody. Observation #2: Boys are fickle. Like Tracy-Dale-Franklin-at-the-MAC-counter fickle. Observation #3: Boys are hard to read. As if we didn't know that already.

They had been in her room. They had gone through her stuff. And Evan had seen her tampons. This was definitely the worst morning of her life. Megan stood up, clamped her things to her chest, walked into her room, and dropped everything on her bed. Okay, get a grip , she told herself. It could have been worse. Somehow.

It was Evan. He leaned against the door frame, his hands in his pockets. He was wearing distressed khakis, a white T-shirt, and a perfectly broken-in brown suede car coat. "Hey," he said. Holy Abercrombie catalog , Megan thought.

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Entry Four Observation #1: Boys don't know when to keep it down.

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Entry Eight Observation #1: Boys do tell you how they really feel. I think you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Or maybe be the right person.

Boys? Megan's mind was flooded with images of boys. Boys with missing teeth, their faces smeared with red Popsicle goo, their beady little eyes laughing at her as they lured her behind their house to see their new "puppy" and then lassoed her to a tree and hung her upside down. Greasy-haired, chubby-legged, evil little boys. Boys with worms in their pockets who ate gum off the ground and pulled her hair.

So, hey, you wanna meet me out in the shed later?" Finn asked, popping a pretzel into his mouth. "Oh, sure," Megan replied, flushing slightly. "What're you two doing in the shed together?" Evan asked, raising his eyebrows. Megan's flush deepened.

Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys Entry Nine Observation #1: Boys suck.