I wanted myself. I wouldn't let what was mine be destroyed.

I was in disbelief that I’d just explained my dreary life to this bizarre, beautiful boy who may or may not despise me. Bella Swan

I always write things that entertain me, and one of the things that I find really enjoyable to explore is the idea of love. I like looking at my own life and my friends and family and how love changes who you are. It fascinates me.

What am I going to do with you? Yesterday I kiss you, and you attack me! Today you pass out on me!

Bella, it's not my fault if you are exceptionally unobservant.

Bella, can you drop the rock, please? Carefully. Don’t hurt yourself.

I was consumed by the mystery Edward presented. And more than a little obsessed by Edward himself. Stupid, stupid, stupid. I wasn't as eager to escape Forks as I should be, as any normal, sane person would be.