How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
She poked her finger at me. "Not because I wanted to start dating you—are you listening to me?" She glared at me, and I worked to disguise my sudden glee. "Just because I felt so comfortable with you. I almost never feel very comfortable with anybody. I liked being with you. It made being close to someone feel like it might be… safe." (17.26)
It's bittersweet for John to hear this from Marisol, but it's also what he needs to understand. Even though they can't be romantic, there's a love and connection between the two of them that is undeniable. Their friendship is strong and based on that connection, so let's just hope it can withstand her move to the Big Apple.