He squeezes my hand, and my heart punches against my ribs. It’s just like pain, this pleasure.
My skin burns where it meets his. It feels better than good, but it sets off a strange aching in my chest.
I may not be a human, but I am a man.
I was consumed by the mystery Edward presented. And more than a little obsessed by Edward himself. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I wasn’t as eager to escape Forks as I should be, as any normal, sane person would be.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
Look after my heart – I’ve left it with you.
I’ve chosen my life – now I want to start living it.
You’re still waiting for the running and the screaming, aren’t you?
She sees things – things that might happen, things that are coming. But it’s very subjective. The future isn’t set in stone. Things change.
You’re intoxicated by my very presence.
Laughter was like a fresh breeze – it cleaned its way through the body making everything feel good. Did other species have such a simple healer?
The Seeker needed a nice long lifetime eating sunshine.
It’s not a good feeling – knowing that you profoundly deserve the title of monster. It’s better to be kind than to feel guilty.
And I started to cry again, realizing that it must be changing him, too, this man who was kind enough to be a soul but strong as only a human could be.
I didn’t want to be the monster! I didn’t want to kill this room full of harmless children! I didn’t want to lose everything I’d gained in a lifetime of sacrifice and denial!
I ached for the difference between Carlisle and me – that he could touch her so gently, without fear, knowing he would never harm her.
It took less than half a second for me to realize that, as long as I was truly insane now, I might as well enjoy the delusions while they were pleasant.
Bella, there’s a part of you that loves me.
Even if we all want you here, you don’t belong until you decide you do.
I was in disbelief that I’d just explained my dreary life to this bizarre, beautiful boy who may or may not despise me. Bella Swan.