The silence between us stretched out, but it wasn't awkward. Sometimes there are people you can be quiet with, and you never feel the need to fill the gap with meaningless chit-chat. I'd only become that close to a couple people in my hometown, and I'd always thought it took years. Lucas and I were already there.
Claudia GrayPeople get stupid when they're in love; people want what they can't have; and the years between ages twelve and eighteen always, always suck.
Claudia GrayIs this what it means to die? Lucas thought. Because Iโm not scared of it anymore. Not if it means I finally get this close to you.
Claudia GrayFor my own good. Anytime anyone had ever used those words to me, they hadn't had the slightest clue what โmy own goodโ truly was
Claudia GrayThe worst was relizing that Iโd lost him for nothing because heโd been rght about all of it-- vampires, my parents, everything. Heโd told me my parents lied. I yelled at him for it. He forgave me. He told me vampires were killers. I told him they werenโt, even after one stalked Raquel. He told me Charity was dangerous. I didnโt listen, and she killed Courtney. He told me vampires were treacherous, and did I get the message? Not until my illusions had been destroyed by my parentsโ confession.
Claudia Gray