The Boyfriend Bet Quotes

“My mom says no guy is perfect, you just have to find one that makes you happy seventy percent of the time.” That was an odd equation. “What about the other thirty percent?” “That’s the time you fantasize about hitting him in the head with a frying pan.” I laughed. “So prince charming is a guy you only want to kill a third of the time? That doesn’t sound right.” “No one’s perfect.”
― Chris Cannon, The Boyfriend Bet

“Sad, but true. Maybe I’ll spill something on him in Foods class, or accidentally stab him with a knife.” And I might have stabbed him, given a chance, but he wasn’t in Foods class.”
― Chris Cannon, The Boyfriend Bet

“Tell me about his friend."

"Cute, blond, brown eyes, serious expression, looks like he'll grow up to be a lawyer."

"I do love serious boys. They're so much fun to mess with. Maybe I'll tell him I'm thinking about starting a cult."

"You're evil."

"That's why we get along so well.”
― Chris Cannon, The Boyfriend Bet

“Jack shoved his finger in my face. "You can talk to any other guy at this school, but you are not allowed to talk to him."

Had my brother learned nothing in the last sixteen years? Apparently not, and for that he would pay. I turned back to the source of my brother's irritation.

"Grant, do you have a girlfriend who would mind if you kissed me to piss off my brother?”
― Chris Cannon, The Boyfriend Bet

“Nice to meet you.” “Just so you know, those shotguns are real.” My grandmother pointed to the back wall where the weapons hung above the mantle. Grant’s smile faltered. “Okay.” “Grandma.” I couldn’t believe she’d done that. I half ran to the door, before anyone said anything else to ruin my date. “See you guys later.” Grant’s gaze went to my exposed shoulders. “I saw that,” my grandma said.”
― Chris Cannon, The Boyfriend Bet