Months are different in college, especially freshman year. Too much happens. Every freshman month equals six regular months—they're like dog months.

Or maybe, he thought now, he just didn't recognize all those other girls. The way a computer drive will spit out a disk if it doesn't recognize the formatting. When he touched Eleanor's hand, he recognized her. He knew.

You look like a protagonist.

I think I can live without you, but it won't be any kind of life.

There's only of him, she thought, and he's right here.

I've never loved the name "Rainbow" - it seems like a name you'd give to your stuffed unicorn - but I really like having an unusual name. It stands out. And it made me feel like it was okay to stand out. To be different.

Take off your glasses." "Why? I thought you liked my glassess." "I love your glasses. I especially love the moment when you take them off.