“Hello toes," I say. They're good toes. I like that they're long and slender and not the slightest bit stubby. I wiggle them, ten unstubby waves that say, "And hello to you, Human Host!" Except they're toes. I'm talking to my toes. Maybe I'm not bored... maybe I'm lonely?”
Lauren Myracle, born on May 15, 1969, is an American writer known for her works on young adult literature, particularly her exploration and depiction of LGBTQ+ themes. Her writing style has been well-received by readers, and her works have won multiple literary awards. more
“I was just teasing," I say. "I myself don't like to eat plain butter, but hey, it's a free world.”
“Jesus, you've got a death wish." "Right now I have a bathroom-and-sleep-somewhere safe wish, kid.”
“He hadn't told me everything, but I'd left him for dead. I guess we were just about even...”