I’m Just Going To Do

As Long As She Wants Me, I’m Here.

Mike's Eyes Narrowed Shrewdly. "don't Kid Yourself, Bella. The Guy's Head Over Heels For You." "i Know," I Sighed. "life Is Complicated." "and Girls Are Cruel," Mike Said Under His Breath.

Yes, You Are Exactly My Brand Of Heroin.

Leah: "that Is Easily The Freakin’ Grossest Thing I’ve Ever Heard In My Life. Yuck. If There Was Anything In My Stomach, It Would Be Coming Back." Seth: "they Are Vampires, I Guess. I Mean, It Makes Sense, And If It Helps Bella, It’s A Good Thing, Right?" Leah And Jake Stare At Seth. Seth: "what?" Leah: "mom Dropped Him A Lot When He Was A Baby." Jake: "on His Head Apparently." Leah: "he Used To Gnaw On The Crib Bars, Too." Jake: "lead Paint?" Leah: "looks Like It." Seth: "funny. Why Don’t You Two Shut Up And Sleep?

The Sun Was Hot On My Skin, Too Bright As It Bounced Off The White Concrete And Blinded Me. I Felt Dangerously Exposed. More Fiercely Than I Would Have Dreamed I Was Capable Of, I Wished For The Green, Protective Forest Of Forks . . . Of Home.