“Id give in to the grief but make sure I wasnt loud enough to draw attention from those who think words will make me feel better.”

“Then theres the kind of zombie Ive become now: the one who has lost everythinghis brain, his heart, his light, his direction. He wanders the world, bumping into this, tripping over that, but keeps ...”

“But hey, if theres one bright side to your dying, its that you arent around to tell me things I dont like hearing. Im sorry. That was a dickhead thing to say. I need a condom for my mouth.”

“Puzzles are sort of like life because you can mess up and rebuild later, and you're likely smarter the next time around.”

“I look up, and Jackson's eyes find mine. For a second, it almost feels like we're about to race into the hole to join you. Being buried alive has got to be better than whatever comes next.”

“Theres got to be some scientific study somewhere that proves your boyfriends sweater will keep you warmer and cure you of any illnesses a lot faster, than some Pottery Barn blanket.”

“Every great love starts with a great story...”

“I knew, in the silence that followed, that anything could happen here. It might be too late: again, I might have missed my chance. But I would at least know I tried, that I took my heart and extend...”

“You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer yes without having asked any clear question.”

“Her chest began to quake softly. "Why?" "Why what, sweetheart?" I said gently. "Why do you want me?" I didn't even have to think. "Because anyone who's been through what you have and can still com...”

“If you run from me, I will chase you, and I'll find you....”

“Percy (to Annabeth): If I was going to pick one person in the world to reattach my head, I'd pick you.Silena: Awww . . . Percy, that is so sweet!Annabeth: Shut up, Silena.”