How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I wanted to join the gang because Frankie promised that I could kiss and make out with one of the girls when I passed the initiation. I was anxious about it, and curious about how the girls looked. (10.10)
Back in the day, Manny didn't care one lick about joining teams. He wasn't gung-ho about joining the boxing team and he didn't take part in a gang in his neighborhood; even at school he mostly avoided being part of a clique. This all changes when girls come into the picture, though—he's been feeling insecure about talking to the ladies these days, and figures joining a gang might be just the ticket for changing his luck with the ladies.