How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"I can't believe I ever thought we were friends," she said. "You really fooled me, Gio." I thought there might have been tears in her eyes, but she turned quickly and walked away while I was still testing my jaw for breakage. (6.90)
When John hurts Marisol, she states her surprise at their friendship. Here's the million-dollar question for you: Is John a good friend to Marisol? Sure, she's in a heated moment, but how does John show Marisol that he's a worthy friend?
Quote #5
It made me feel like things weren't so hopeless, like I wasn't the biggest fool on earth, like summer was coming and proms weren't important and Marisol was all the friend I needed. (8.86)
Marisol's friendship changes John. No longer is he so down-in-the-dumps and locked in his room all the time—now he actually wants to get out and do stuff, to be in the world and see new things. It's clear she has a good effect on him.
Quote #6
"We have fun together, and sometimes I almost trust him. Since the tickets are free, he'll probably go, but maybe not. It means spending an entire day with me, which is probably a lot more than he bargained for. He likes to talk to me about writing, but he didn't sign up to be my best friend. Nobody ever does, which might be my own damn fault, but, Mother dear, today I feel like blaming you." (9.54)
In her letter to her mom, Marisol confides that she's not sure if John even wants to be her bestie or not. Luckily for her, though, not only is he totally interested, he wants to start the job right away. Phew.