“I didnt intend it to come out sarcastically, but I guess thats just where my tone of voice automatically goes these days.”

“Phrase the question any way you likeThe answer will still be Kiss my ass.”

“I paused for a moment, debating whether to turn and look what was happening. My senses told me Obos presence was still at my side, and turning my face into the barrel of a gun seemed like an ill-ad...”

“WowAt least I can rest assured that you definitely cant read my mind, I remarked. Clearly you know nothing about mebecause the surest way to keep me from doing something is to tell me I have no oth...”

“Its a sad state of affairs when Im the one bringing sanity to the equation”

“I missed her smilethe way she would roll her eyes when she thought I was being ridiculousthe quiet way she almost tiptoed when she walked that gave her away as a ballerinathe fact that she could pr...”

“Nothing is as irritating to a shy man as a confident girl.”

“You can be intensely aggravating... His expression struck me as closer to boredom than aggravation. And somehow I suspect this isnt the first time youve been told that.Nope, I smiled mischievously....”

“I've just been bitten on the neck by a vampire... mosquito. Does that mean that when the night comes I will rise and be annoying?”

“History has been written, but it has not always been right or complete.”

“I want to kiss you again, Tess.Why?He chuckled, low under his breath. Why? Because youre beautiful, and because I want you. And I think you want me too.”

“With every breath I take, I will always love you.”