"Hey Jacob!" I felt an unfamiliar surge of enthusiasm at his smile. I realized that I was pleased to see him. This knowledge surprised me. I smiled back, and something clicked silently into place, like two corresponding puzzle pieces. I'd forgotten how much I really liked Jacob Black.

Run, Bella, run. I love you too much, for your good or mine.

non-reality was black, and it didn't hurt so much.

I was thinking about how disjointedly time seemed to flow, passing in a blur at times, with single images standing out more clearly than others. And then, at other times, every second was significant, etched in my mind.

Does it bother you, me being half naked all the time?

Carlisle: "I've seen vampire venom work miracles, but there are conditions that even venom cannot overcome."

I wanted him like I wanted air to breathe. Not a choice- a necessity.