His eyes are so intense I want to look away. . . Or never look away, I can’t decide.

— Kasie West

His hands still on his shoulders. “Hi,” he says. “Sorry.” “For what?” “For the fact that you are such a big flirt.” He laughs. “You’re the one in my lap. I was just sitting here minding my own business.” “Just the plane, then?” “Of course.” I try to stand up, but he pulls me back down again. “Man, the plane is really bumpy today,” he says.

— Kasie West

I can pay you." He raised his eyebrows. "I'm sure there are services for that. Maybe you can try calling 1-800-HOOKERS or something?"" You know the number well?

— Kasie West

I don't like the words 'I'm fine'. My mom tells me those two words are the most-frequently-told lie in the English language.

— Kasie West

I had seen a different side of her, the one where she didn't feel threatened by me, and I liked that side. That side was vulnerable and happy and kind.

— Kasie West

I thought I wanted these memories, but now I realize he hardly knows me.

— Kasie West

I turn my head so that he doesn't see my smile and secretly curse him for making me feel special.

— Kasie West

It was hard to remember what I'd been so scared of. Being treated differently? Lack of acceptance? I was the one who hadn't accepted myself for who I was. I was the one who needed to be comfortable in my own skin. Furthermore, I hoped I could do that moving forward.

— Kasie West

It was hard when I knew I was about to be flooded with memories of a life I hadn't lived yet. Really, two lives I hadn't lived yet.

— Kasie West

I've been thinking", Jules said Never a good thing I thought

— Kasie West