Sometimes I suspected Ryan was merely visiting the real world, on vacation from his permanent residence in la-la land.

So ... will you stay with me until it's over? Please?" "Kaylee, I would do anything for the girl who granted my dying wish.

If you want to call yourself my friend, you should know that position comes with boundaries." Sabine frowned. "I'm no good with boundaries." "Yes, and the ocean is damp. Can we be done with the understatements now?

Even before the withdrawal sets in, you'll do anything to get that feeling back, because as long as it lasts, nothing's wrong. It doesn't matter if you forget something, or lose something. Or if you fail someone. Nothing's wrong and everything feels good, and you never want it to end.

I wanted more firsts with Tod. But all I had left was a handful of lasts.

The problem with getting everything you want in life is that you're not prepared for disappointment when it comes.

Then strong, warm arms wrapped around me from behind. "I've got you," Tod whispered in my ear.