“Strange how knowing our story had no happy ending had freed us to live in the moment. We werent guy and girl. We werent damaged and terminal. We were just now.”

“Thanks for driving me home, Mason. And for dinner. Andeverything.Youre welcome. His hand cupped my shoulder, his face in the shadows. Was this a date?No.His smile was a slash of white in the darkne...”

“I need to do something about college, but Im not sure what.Where have you decided to apply?Nowhere yet. Any time I think about the schools Ive visited, I feel overwhelmed. The campuses are so big t...”

“May I kiss you?Finally. Yes.He smiled as he threaded his fingers through my hair. Carefully, he leaned forward and kissed my forehead.His mouth was warm and gentle against my skin, but it wasnt eno...”

“Have you ever experienced human love?Yes. Once.Regret shadowed his face. Then why would you be willing to repeat it?What we learn is worth more than what we lose.”

“I need to do something about college, but I’m not sure what.”“Where have you decided to apply?”“Nowhere yet. Any time I think about the schools I’ve visited, I feel overwhelmed. The campuses are so...”

“Poverty does not always prevent a rich person from dating someone who is poor, unless the man is the one who is poor.”

“Old-fashioned dating still exists. Youre either dating the wrong people or you are the problem.”

“Im not looking for anything, but who knows. Lightning is weird.”

“I wondered what happened when you offered yourself to someone, and they opened you, only to discover you were not the gift they expected and they had to smile and nod and say thank you all the same.”

“Well?" Ron said finally, looking up at Harry. "How was it?"Harry considered it for a moment. "Wet," he said truthfully.Ron made a noise that might have indicated jubilation or disgust, it was hard ...”

“People always fall in love with the most perfect aspects of each others personalities. Who wouldnt? Anybody can love the most wonderful parts of another person. But thats not the clever trick. The ...”

“I think Heaven will be like a first kiss.”

“Our eyes met and a never-before feeling entered our hearts. We gazed at each other longingly. We were indeed smitten by each other. Even before we realised, our lips locked. Ah, my first kiss. I ha...”

“Their lips met with a tender and powerful force. At that point, they melted into each other and Seth felt a flush of sensations over his entire being. Hands wandered naturally, and each caress beca...”