“Why are you helping me?” she asked quietly. “Because Oscar is here,” he responded automatically. “And he’s one of us. The real question is why is he helping you?” She nibbled on her lip. “Out of the goodness of his heart?” HeartGoodnessHelpLolOne Of The BoysThink AgainBadboy SatoOnly For You Book:Plier Source: Plier
“It isn't you," Albie Davidson said, spreading his arms and giving her an apologetic look. "Well, it's you, but what I mean is, I just can't think of you as a woman. You're one of us, you know? One of the boys.” InsultBruhOne Of The BoysBut It Is YouIt Isnt You Book:Silver Lining Source: Silver Lining
“Rick was proud of his sister. In situations where most girls would be a burden, she could more than hold her own. She could hike all day without complaint, and she was like a water sprite when it came to swimming. At tennis, although Rick had a much stronger drive, she gave him plenty of competition. And at badminton or ping-pong, where strength didn't count, she could run him ragged. She was a swell trail companion and her sense of adventure was as strong as his own.” Tomboy1949One Of The Boys Book:The Phantom Shark Source: The Phantom Shark
“I saw a spider-I didn't scream 'cause I can belch the alphabet-Just double dog dare me! And I chose guitar over ballet and I take these suckers down 'cause they just get in my way. Then you look at me kinda like a little sister-You high five your goodbyes and it leaves me nothing but blisters- I don't want to be one of the boys, one of your guys-Just give me a chance to prove to you tonight that I just wanna be one of the girls, pretty in pearls and not one of the boys...” TomboyKaty PerryOne Of The Boys Author:Katy Perry
“The thing is: no matter what, at some point, you have to leave the game behind and find out who you really are… No matter what, I just kept coming back to that night in Brockport, to that tackle I made, that one last field goal in the slush. That was the part of the game I wanted to hold in my heart forever.” FootballYoung AdultLgbtqQueerTransOne Of The Boys Book:One of the Boys Source: One of the Boys