“She’s smokin’ hearts with a burnin’ flame
She’s got a wild side without a name
And when she’s riled it’s a cryin’ shame
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I’ve got it bad
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I’m going’ mad
Cause in your head you’ve got it right
Won’t go to bed without a fight
You think you’re wise, you think it shows
So show me wise without those clothes
Isaac raised an eyebrow at me, but I couldn’t even shrug. I was frozen. My heart had stopped. Everything had stopped.
She’s playin’ hardball and it’s nothin’ new
Short skirts so enjoy the view
She’s a coldblooded tease baby through and through
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I’ve got it bad
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! I’m goin’ mad
Cause in your head you’ve got it right
Won’t go to bed without a fight
You think you’re wise you think it shows
So show me wise without those clothes
Come on Legs don’t go to waste
I could be your only savin’ grace”
“Put those morals on the back burner
Something tells me you’re a fast fast learner
As I listened to the chorus taunt me over and over again until the song came to a climatic end, I somehow remembered to breathe.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“The Top Ten Reasons Why Virgin Val Sucks
10. She called me a one-hit-wonder.
9. She doesn’t appreciate the endearing nickname I gave her.
8. She makes me write stupid blogs about her at four in the morning.
7. She’s encouraging people not to have sex.
6. She blew me off when I asked her out.
5. She has a crush on a douche bag.
4. She won’t answer any of my calls.
3. She’s such a tease with her look-but-don’t-touch policy.
2. I played a whole effing concert just for her and she didn’t come even though she told me she would. (You’re such a liar!)
And the #1 reason why Virgin Val sucks?
I still want her anyway.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Is sex really that vital? Am I really not worth waiting for?”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Cheesy lines like that will get you nowhere with me, but, by all means, keep them coming. You're so much easier to ignore when you're being an idiot.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“If ever a girl was [worth waiting], Val, it'd be you, but I can't promise that. You have no idea what my life is like. There are always too many beautiful and willing women. There's too much temptation. Too much expectation. If I wasn't getting it from you I'd probably stray. I know how that sounds, but I'm just being honest. I'm only human, Val. A weak one who's been indulged way too long. I can't give you what you're asking for because I'm afraid of breaking your heart.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“El Top Ten de Razones Porqué Virgen Val Apesta”
10. Me llamó hombre—de—un—solo—éxito.
9. No aprecia el encantador sobrenombre que le di.
8. Me hace escribir blogs estúpidos sobre ella a las cuatro de la mañana.
7. Alienta a la gente a que no tenga sexo.
6. Me mandó a volar cuando le pedí salir.
5. Está enamorada de un idiota.
4. No responde ninguna de mis llamadas.
3. Le gusta coquetear con esa política de mira—pero—no—toques.
2. Toqué un maldito concierto sólo para ella y ni siquiera vino cuando dijo que lo haría. (¡Eres una mentirosa!)
¿Y la razón #1 de por qué la Virgen Val apesta?
Porque la deseo de todos modos.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Apparently what I inspired by Kyle Hamilton who was a multiple personalities disorder”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Legs with attitude.” Kyle’s tone warmed with approval. “Why don’t you bring those beauties over here. I got a spot all ready for ‘em.” He and his buddies all chuckled when he patted his lap.
I wasn’t exactly impressed. “I think these legs are fine where they are, thank you very much.”
Kyle wasn’t deterred at all by my rejection. “I wouldn’t have expected legs like those to be quite so shy.”
“Not shy,” I informed him. “Just holding out for a better offer.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“It scared me how much he affected me, and I don't even think he was trying all that hard.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“It wasn't his touch that was making my insides feel strange. It was the look in his eyes. Passion. Passion for me. Passion for this moment. Passion for his music. Passion for life. Just passion. It was as if Kyle Hamilton's entire being was made of passion, and he was sending that passion straight into me.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“I suppose you can't interview Virgin Val without bringing up Kyle Hamilton”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“The look on his face was heartbreaking. He was hurting because I was, and he had no idea what to do or say to make me feel better.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“He was tall—6’ 3” or so—with haunting green eyes that seemed to smolder despite his lazy smile. His eyes were a great contrast to his thick, shiny, dark hair. And not that I’d ever seen it personally but judging from the way his t-shirt clung to his torso, he had a body that completed the entire handsome package. He was every inch a rock star. He was charming, playful and confident. He was practically irresistible. His only flaw was that he knew it.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Las canciones son como almas gemelas. Hay muchas por ahí que puede ser que pienses que amas, pero entonces oyes una canción que nunca te lo preguntas de nuevo. La canción que rompe cualquier noción previa que tenías sobre tus favoritas y cambia tu forma de ver la música.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Telling someone you're a virgin isn't easy to begin with, but telling someone that you plan on staying that way is even harder.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“I stared at the front door as reluctant to get out of the car as Kyle was to let me leave.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Aparentemente lo que yo inspiraba en Kyle Hamilton era un trastorno de múltiples personalidades.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“The band was right behind me and before I knew what hit me, Kyle had me in his arms and was whirling me around excitedly. “You were brilliant!” he cried, giddy as a kindergartner who’d just ridden a bike for the first time. “That was the best ending to a show we’ve ever had! They love you! The band loves you! I love you! We’ve got to take you on tour with us. You could be our little virgin mascot!”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Who ordered the legs?”
My eyes widened at the way Kyle Hamilton’s eyes roamed up and down my entire body. The smile on his face did something to the pit of my stomach. I knew the skirt looked good, but I still couldn’t believe a guy like him was looking at me like that. Our eyes locked and his smile turned cocky when my disbelief registered with him.
“Hi beautiful.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“Suddenly we were standing toe to toe. His body took up so much space around me it was hard to breathe. I could feel his heat and we weren’t even touching. What had just happened? Kyle saw the overwhelmed look in my eyes and smirked. He brought his mouth down to mine and brushed my lips with a touch so feather-light that I gasped. My body reacted before my head could. I drifted into him as if he was somehow my new center of gravity. My eyes fluttered shut, and I waited for a kiss that never came. His lips were there, brushing back and forth over mine, teasing me cruelly until I ached with a desire so intense I started to shake. Kyle chuckled darkly. “You’re in over your head with me, Virgin Val.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“You haven’t seen Tralse’s website today.” She said it as a statement, not a question. Without saying another word—apparently there were none to explain the coming horror—Robin surfed over to Tralse’s website. Aside from having posted videos from the concert last night of their new song, Kyle had posted a new blog. “Ten reasons why Virgin Val sucks?” I screeched. A couple walking past the store looked up, startled, so I bit my tongue to keep from spouting profanities of my own. I clicked on the blog. There was no way to make myself not click on it. The Top Ten Reasons Why Virgin Val Sucks 10. She called me a one-hit-wonder. 9. She doesn’t appreciate the endearing nickname I gave her. 8. She makes me write stupid blogs about her at four in the morning. 7. She’s encouraging people not to have sex. 6. She blew me off when I asked her out. 5. She has a crush on a douche bag. 4. She won’t answer any of my calls. 3. She’s such a tease with her look-but-don’t-touch policy. 2. I played a whole effing concert just for her and she didn’t come even though she told me she would. (You’re such a liar!) And the #1 reason why Virgin Val sucks? I still want her anyway.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“— ¿Crees que lo que estás haciendo es importante? — preguntó.
— Sí.
— Entonces necesitas hacerlo sin importar cuanta diferencia hace.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“One second I was cleaning up dinner and the next I was being devoured like I was dessert.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
“... ése es el precio que tengo que pagar por hacer algo que es importante para mí. No siempre me gusta, pero no me arrepiento de ello.”
― Kelly Oram, quote from V is for Virgin
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We start senior year like kings, like nothing can ever tear us apart.
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