Despite my best efforts I’ve seen you naked before – doesn’t do much for me so no worries.

I know the exact date that I began writing Twilight, because it was also the first day of swim lessons for my kids. So I can say with certainty that it all started on June 2, 2003.

My skin burns where it meets his. It feels better than good, but it sets off a strange aching in my chest.

But I’ll never see anyone else, Bella. I only see you. Even when I close my eyes and try to see something else. Ask Quil or Embry. It drives them all crazy

Forever," he vowed, still a little staggered. "That's all I'm asking for," I said.

Edward was always focused, watching and also listening to what others couldn't see.

but you see, just because we've been...dealt a certain hand...it doesn't mean we can't choose to rise above- to conquer the boundaries of a destiny that none of us wanted. to try to retain whatever essential humanity we can.