I don't hate it here," she said automatically. Surprising herself, she realized that as much as she'd been trying to convince herself otherwise, she was telling the truth. "It's just that I don't belong here." He gave her a meloncholy smile. "If it's any consolation, when I was growing up, I didn't feel like I belonged here, either. I dreamed about going to New York. But it's strange, because when I finally escaped this place, I ended up missing it more than I thought I would. There's something about the ocean that just calls to me.

You were the best friend I ever had, Allie. I'd still like to be friends, even if you are engaged, and even if it is just for a couple of days.

Nothing that’s worthwhile is ever easy. Remember that.

Everything around me makes me miss you.

His voice, even now, follows me everywhere on this longest of rides, this thing called life.

If it’s over, then don’t let the past screw up the rest of your life.

is love at first sight truly possible?