I'd do a lot of things to protect you.

You can't force love, I realized. It's there or it isn't. If it's not there, you've got to be able to admit it. If it is there, you've got to do whatever it takes to protect the ones you love.

You're in an awfully good mood," he observed. "Was there a sale at Khakis-R-Us?

Adrian's face was the picture of perfect politeness and restraint, meaning something disastrous was about to happen.

This college would probably have the same problem as the last one did." I frowned, "What's that?" "Homework.

Hey Rose, welcome back. You still breaking hearts?" "Are you volunteering?" His grin widened." Let's hang out sometime and find out. If you ever get parole.

In an undertone, I murmured, "This isn't over. I won't give up on you." "I've given up on you," he said back, voice also soft. "Love fades. Mine has.