They told us love was a disease. They told us it would kill us in the end. For the very first time I realize, that this, too, might also be a lie.
Lauren OliverThe secret is,โ I say, whispering right into his ear, โthat yours was the best kiss Iโve ever had in my life.โ โBut Iโve never kissed you,โ he whispers back. Around us the rain sounds like falling glass. โNot since third grade, anyway.โ I smile, but Iโm not sure if he can see it. โBetter get started, then,โ I say, โbecause I donโt have much time.
Lauren OliverLove is the only thing in the world worth having. You must never loose it or give it away. We must never let them take it from us.
Lauren OliverFor the first time in a long time, I actually look at her. I've always thought Lena was pretty, but now it occurs to me that at some point - last summer? last year? - she became beautiful.
Lauren OliverWe stand there for a moment, looking at each other, and in that instant I feel our connection so strongly it's as though it achieves physical existence, becomes a hand all around us, cupping us together, protecting us. This is what people are always talking about when they talk about god: this feeling, of being held and understood and protected. feeling this way seems about as close to saying a prayer as you could get.
Lauren Oliver