The Fall Up (The Fall Up, #1)

by Aly Martinez

more than like you. I hardly know you, but I want to keep you. Just the way you are. Maybe forever.”

“I’m not perfect, and I’d like to pretend you aren’t, either.”

I’d like to struggle with you.”

Mom hugged me back before stepping away. “You know, women share those pictures with all of their friends. Just last week, this guy sent me one of his bait and tackle and I showed it to—” I curled my lip in disgust. “Jesus. Why was some asshole sending you dick pics? And better yet, what in the hell made you think I would want to know that?” I was still riding my Levee high, but my mom’s talking about anyone’s “bait and tackle” was more than enough to ruin it. “I just want you to be prepared. You show one woman, you might as well just send it out as a group message, because all of her friends are gonna see it eventually.”