He's not doing anything he shouldn't be doing, right?" "Like what?" "Like hitting on you." "Ew. No, of course not. He doesn't see me that way." Michael shook his head and went back to his coffee. "What? You think he does?" "Sometimes he looks at you a little... oddly, that's all. Maybe you're right. Maybe he just wants you for your blood." "Again, Ew! What's with you this morning?" "Not enough coffee.
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GUEST It Couldn't Be Done Somebody said that it couldn't be done, But he with a chuckle repli... EDGAR A. GUEST Hello? This is Clary Fairchild.” “Clary? It’s me, Emma.” “Oh, Emma, ... CASSANDRA CLARE Do you think you might be able to love me someday?" He asked and heard her laugh softly. ... JASMINE DUBROFF Mencheres dropped his hands from my shoulders. “You know that’s what he wants. He’ll want to t... JEANIENE FROST He's a clever little thing, isn't he?" She leaned in to drop a kiss on the kitten's soft head, ... MICHELLE ZINK Listen to me. When a man wakes, he wakes wanting. He wakes hard and rude and aching with need.” He... TESSA DARE You cold or something?' he said. She strained against him; she wanted to pass clear through him: 'It... TRUMAN CAPOTE I clinked my bottle against his. “To being the only girl a guy with no standards doesn’t w... JAMIE MCGUIRE He shook his head, staring at her like a condemned man who beheld the face of his executioner. "Alin... 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CASSANDRA CLARE A little weird? That was freakin' Bizarroville." He pauses and looks back at me. "Are you... SUSAN EE WHAT IS TRUTH? Truth is not a thing Or a concept. It is as multidimensional SUZY KASSEM For five years I didn't think it was possible to be this happy. But then he forgot all those pr... TERRY MCMILLAN Just say, dakhilak.” Without hesitation, “Dakhilak.” He nodded. Her accent was getti... V.S. CARNES After a while Mary said, “Zsadist?” “Yeah?” “What are those markings... J.R. WARD Your favorite colour . . . it's green?" "That's right." Then I think of something to add. "And ... SUZANNE COLLINS He stood and looked at me for a moment, taking in my outfit. "You look hot." "What? Me?" I stam... MORGAN MATSON Right," Chaol said. "So you're just...memorizing that information now?" "If you're sugges... SARAH J. MAAS I just shook my head, knowing this was him evading the question. You," I said, "have this whole... SARAH DESSEN You have something on your neck. What Looks like a bite mark, what were you doing out al... CASSANDRA CLARE Bono met his wife in high school," Park says. "So did Jerry Lee Lewis," Eleanor answers. "... RAINBOW ROWELL She raised her head again. "Aren't you supposed to come over all manly man and forbid the little lad... DANA STABENOW Rushing into action, you fail. Trying to grasp things, you lose them. Forcing a project to... LAO TZU Yaicha runs. He sits down, tired, and says to mom, "I'm sorry you had to see t... THALIA CHALTAS You know all of the young gentlemen better than I do,” Lady Manston continued. “Are there any we... JULIA QUINN Frida Kahlo to Marty McConnell leaving is not enough; you must stay gone. tra... MARTY MCCONNELL Hunter woke suddenly. A noise. It was a noise unlike anything he’d ever heard before. Close! ... MICHAEL GRANT You’ll have sweet dreams?” he asked quietly and sounding like he cared, a lot. God b... KRISTEN ASHLEY So what are you going to tell her?" "A little help?" I pleaded. 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Damn, Claire. Warn a guy before you do a face-plant on the floor next time. I could have looked all ... RACHEL CAINE There's a ghost in this house! An unquiet spirit!" Unquiet spirit?" Shane said under his breath... RACHEL CAINE Want to play baseball?’” she asked. Shane’s eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. “... RACHEL CAINE But that quickly faded, and he frowned. "You're bleeding," he said. "What happened?" Claire sig... RACHEL CAINE Crap, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" "I'm thinking we have about fifteen vampires a... RACHEL CAINE I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane contin... RACHEL CAINE Me neither,” Shane put in. “Homie don’t play that.” “I wonder, sometimes, if your gen... RACHEL CAINE Two more of the gamers Claire had gifted with the invitation stumbled by; one grabbed Claire's arm a... RACHEL CAINE Because you've got guy parts, you're automatically a better mechanic than me? I don't think s... RACHEL CAINE Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might ... RACHEL CAINE Does it give you deja voodoo how alike the houses are?" "That's deja vu, and I hate you right n... RACHEL CAINE There are three parts to learning: information, knowledge and wisdom, A mere accumulation of informa... RACHEL CAINE See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more o... RACHEL CAINE You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. RACHEL CAINE Clumsiness would be just as deadly an opponent. RACHEL CAINE Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE Hey, Mikey? You get her hurt and I'll end you." "You let anything happen to Eve and I'll do the... RACHEL CAINE Your father's an asshole. It's not a disease. You don't have to catch it. RACHEL CAINE What about Myrnin?' Eve swallowed, almost choked, and Michael patted her kindly on the back. Sh... RACHEL CAINE Don't play his game. Play yours. RACHEL CAINE No bacon for you." "Then no eggs for you. Either of you." Eve glowered at him. "Prisoner e... RACHEL CAINE Claire to Myrnin: "Do the guards at the mall know you're out?" He didn't look up. "That's very doubt... RACHEL CAINE You brought me grenades. You are officially the best girlfriend ever. RACHEL CAINE I can handle Glory." "Can you?" Eve asked. "Because I notice you never call her Gloriana. Just... RACHEL CAINE He dunked his tea bag and watched the results critically. “I really must get a new supplier. This ... RACHEL CAINE Hey,” he said softly. He moved closer to the bars, pressing his face between them. “I always sai... RACHEL CAINE Ummm…” She licked her lips. “Define fun.” “Quit doing that, jailbait. It’s distract... RACHEL CAINE Hess laughed. "You know, I thought you were a mousy little thing when I first saw you, Claire, but y... RACHEL CAINE I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane continu... RACHEL CAINE Silver nitrate and water in a super soaker," he told her. "My own invention. Ought to be good at twe... RACHEL CAINE Hannah leaned against the wall. 'Mind if I call shotgun?' 'Since you're carrying one? Fee... RACHEL CAINE Goodness,' Myrnin said quietly. 'I don't think I should be watching this. I don't think I'm old enou... RACHEL CAINE It's called being polite; they probably didn't teach you that at home. Doesn't mean I like you or an... RACHEL CAINE Claire sighed. She supposed people always did like that sort of girl, and always would. And secretly... RACHEL CAINE bite me. oh wait, you can't from way out there." - eve RACHEL CAINE Don’t!” Lillian yelled, and put up her arms when Shane pulled back the bat. “Hell,... RACHEL CAINE Did you bring me a hamburger? Did I-No,Myrnin,I didn't bring you a hamburger.Bizarre.He'd neve... RACHEL CAINE Claire tipped her head back, and this time he found her lips. It was, she thought, supposed to be a ... RACHEL CAINE I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow... RACHEL CAINE Can I come back and see you sometime?" "Long as you bring me some chocolate," Gramma said, and ... RACHEL CAINE It’s in Latin.” “So? What does it say?” “I don’t read Latin!” “You’... RACHEL CAINE You’re kind of a psycho. I get that.” “I might be,” Monica agreed, and gave her a slow,... RACHEL CAINE I’m not a kid!” she told Shane hotly. “I’m only, like, a year younger than Eve!” “A... RACHEL CAINE She wasn't absolutely sure who kissed whom this time. Maybe it was gravity tilting, stars exploding.... RACHEL CAINE Crosses?" "Definitely" "Why?" "Because they're evil, soulless, bloodsucking fiends?"<... RACHEL CAINE The second bathroom's downstairs - that's kind of the emergency backup bathroom when Shane's in ther... RACHEL CAINE That's kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so okay. RACHEL CAINE And if you dont come back from the dorm, I'm the one who has to explain to Micheal how I let you go ... RACHEL CAINE You're still here. No beer. I'm not corrupting a minor." "But you're a minor," she point... RACHEL CAINE Hell,' Shane spit in disgust. 'I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.' He tossed her the bat... RACHEL CAINE Delighted," Jess said. "I think all houses should be stuffed with books. It makes them--" "Home... RACHEL CAINE My dad used to say that life's a journey, but somebody screwed up and lost the map. RACHEL CAINE Happy birthday,” she said. “And next time? Eat the stupid cupcake. RACHEL CAINE Doorman: Good morning Mr. Peaknis Mr. P.: Go to hell RACHEL CAINE Yeah, I get it; you're a vampire," she said. "Creepy. And okay, a little hot, I admit." "You d... RACHEL CAINE Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over a... RACHEL CAINE She can go with us to the lab and keep Myrnin pinned down while we pull the plug, if he's not... you... RACHEL CAINE You're seriously going to worry about what people think right now?" "No, I'm worrying about peo... RACHEL CAINE I’d kiss you, too, if I was closer.”(claire) “I wouldn’t,” Michael said. “I don’t... RACHEL CAINE The universe explodes, hell freezes, and Shane does something resonable. RACHEL CAINE I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often. RACHEL CAINE Of course, I thought I was badass at sixteen, too. Wait, I was badass at sixteen. Oh, yeah. RACHEL CAINE I am sorry my decisions do not meet with your approval, but nevertheless, they are mine, and the con... RACHEL CAINE Mom and Dad had a lot to answer for, she decided. She couldn’t even be rude to evil vampires ... RACHEL CAINE Marriage is a big word for all guys,” Shane said. “You know that. It’s kind of an allergy. We ... RACHEL CAINE This won't stop her from getting elected," Shane said. "Stupider people get elected all the time. It... RACHEL CAINE What’s your name?' she asked, and surprised herself. But for some reason, she wanted to know. RACHEL CAINE I love arguing with you, Claire. You always surprise me. And occasionally, you even make sense. RACHEL CAINE What in the hell is going on around here?” she yelled. “Could you guys keep it down to aircraft-... RACHEL CAINE Yeah, she was hot, all right, but I think she had the hots for you - kept saying how she saw you ove... RACHEL CAINE Not bad,” she finally said. “At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time.” “Mad... RACHEL CAINE You’re still here. No beer. I’m not corrupting a minor.” “But you’re a minor,” she ... RACHEL CAINE Home," he repeated. "Home is where the heart is. Why don't you leave yours here? I'll take very good... RACHEL CAINE Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Alw... RACHEL CAINE Girl, it's an umbrella, not a Lamborghini, RACHEL CAINE And about Shane, I swear, if he doesn't snap out of it, I'm going to punch him in the face. Well, pu... RACHEL CAINE You shouldn't be afraid of me because I'm a vampire. You ought to be scared because you just trash-t... RACHEL CAINE Things happen. Things that physics and math and crap that gets measured in a lab can't explain. Peop... RACHEL CAINE We're not exactly going to the wilderness, Shane. You don't have to take everything. There are vendi... RACHEL CAINE Hell, I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her. RACHEL CAINE shane:do we have a choice michael:dont think so shane:then screw im gitting tired lets go... RACHEL CAINE Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Sinc... RACHEL CAINE She thought, just for a second, that they were going to bare fangs at each other . . . and then Myrn... RACHEL CAINE See? My plans don’t all suck. Just most of them. RACHEL CAINE Is it him?” Dad asked. “Did he get you into trouble?” “Not me,” Shane said. “I’ve... RACHEL CAINE Have I mentioned how hot Michael is? Hot, hot, hot. I mean, all guitar players are crushworthy - it'... RACHEL CAINE You know," Shane said twenty minutes later, "I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart p... RACHEL CAINE Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later.' It was the perfect motto for Morganville. RACHEL CAINE Welcome to Morganville.You'll never want to leave.And even if you do...well, you can't. Sorry about ... RACHEL CAINE No, not you two. Stay here.' 'Does he just not get how unfair and sexist that is?' Eve asked. '... RACHEL CAINE You. O Positive. How many exits?" "What?...Oh shit, did you just call me by my bloodtype? RACHEL CAINE Don't run I never liked fast food RACHEL CAINE Oh, God, it's early," he groaned. "Hell. Well, at least I can grab the bathroom first." Claire ... RACHEL CAINE You are not trapped in the box forever," Myrnin said, "as you well know. But I still need you, so yo... RACHEL CAINE But why can't we just order what we need? Or buy it?" Myrnin flicked the silver ring on his rig... RACHEL CAINE Boys. I'd turn gay if they weren't so sexy. RACHEL CAINE You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comf... RACHEL CAINE Maybe I should, I don't know leave? Because this is starting to sound like one of those reality show... RACHEL CAINE Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back.... RACHEL CAINE Stay where I am? Jesus Christ, what choice do I have? This house is twenty-five hundred squ... RACHEL CAINE I never forget,” Myrnin said in a choked whisper. “Certainly not with your nails in my throat. T... RACHEL CAINE That's brain tissue. How can you-?" Claire shut her mouth, fast. "Never mind. I don't think I wanna ... RACHEL CAINE Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anymore." Eve RACHEL CAINE Michael patted him on the shoulder. “I like this plan,” he said. “You and Eve, picking up cake... RACHEL CAINE Jason talking about Michael - "Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE You're sure he's not a vampire?' Claire said.'I've seen movies. They're sneaky.' She was kidding. Ev... RACHEL CAINE Stop being so..." "Charming?Attractive?Irresistible? "I'm going with arrogant. RACHEL CAINE A rap at the back door made her jump, and she peered through the window for a long time before she e... RACHEL CAINE I don't like this," he said. I don't like knowing you can't forgive me, Claire. Please, I said I was... RACHEL CAINE His smile was bright and sweet and hot enough to melt solid steel. "Is this the part where I kiss yo... RACHEL CAINE Better be," Eve said. She mock-bit at his finger. "I could totally date somebody else, you know." RACHEL CAINE She smells better," Claire said. "And she made me cookies. RACHEL CAINE Trav, if you cross us -- " "I know. You'll get me. I'll try not to pee all over myself in terro... RACHEL CAINE You were leaving, and you didn't even know if I was okay. RACHEL CAINE Run first, mourn later. RACHEL CAINE He loped off down the hall, and she felt a pure burst of fury. Boys. Why were they always such dumba... RACHEL CAINE Bite Me!-Shane Collins to Eve Rosser. The Morganville Vampire Series RACHEL CAINE At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time." "Made myself a batch with it," Shane said... RACHEL CAINE Run first," Shane said. "Mourn later." It was the perfect motto for Morganville." "C... RACHEL CAINE Eve said, in a high, squeaky, airless voice, “The ghost! You’re the ghost Miranda was talking ab... RACHEL CAINE You’re not seriously going out again, are you?” “Seriously, yeah. Bowling. Her name’s L... RACHEL CAINE Because you know, I’m your best friend, but you’re just not that badass, man. RACHEL CAINE Just who are you planning to call? Ghostbusters? RACHEL CAINE Her hands brushed Shane's, and he let go of the cards and took hold. And then somehow she... RACHEL CAINE I have permission to live off campus.” She didn’t say from whom, because it was primarily hersel... RACHEL CAINE Santi and Wolfe exchanged a look. Wolfe inclined his head a little to the side, with a strange, croo... RACHEL CAINE Shane dragged Eve's suitcase into the room and dumped it on the floor beside her bed. “Hey, Dark P... RACHEL CAINE Is this your bedroom?" she asked, and turned to look at him. Myrnin straightened and jammed the big ... RACHEL CAINE Perv." He pointed to himself. "Male and eighteen. What's your point? RACHEL CAINE Shane - who knows about Shane? Planet Shane is a lovely place a long way from here. RACHEL CAINE Michael!” Oliver’s voice came faint through the front door. “Something you should see, my boy!... RACHEL CAINE Scoot over, man. I don't like you that much." "Dick. That's not what you said last night." RACHEL CAINE I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have to kick his predatory ass." RACHEL CAINE If you ask me if I'm okay again, I'm going to smack myself in the face just to punish you. RACHEL CAINE Shane looked down at the staked vamp at his feet. 'Claire?' 'Yes?' 'You staked a vampire w... RACHEL CAINE What are you going to do? Are you going to live in the dark, locked in here? Afraid to look out, ans... RACHEL CAINE Claire stretched out against the wall and kissed it. "Glad to see you, too," she whispered, and pres... RACHEL CAINE Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Mayb... RACHEL CAINE Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” RACHEL CAINE At the very leadt, we can grab Monica and hustle her skanky ass back to her dad wile you brave, stro... RACHEL CAINE Afternoons are hard. Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anym... RACHEL CAINE I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane sai... RACHEL CAINE Are you in the car that's almost caused three accidents on North Vance?" Hannah asked. "Because I'm ... RACHEL CAINE He looked down at himself and laughed softly. ‘‘My dark side dresses better than I do.’’ He ... RACHEL CAINE No,” Shane said. “I’m not leaving you two here alone. We stick together.” “I’m stil... RACHEL CAINE Anybody else think that was weird?' Shane asked as they got into the car. Eve sent him an exasperate... RACHEL CAINE I don’t see a way in,” Eve whispered. Why are you whispering?” Myrnin whispered back. “... RACHEL CAINE It's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what yo... RACHEL CAINE I didn't bring you here," he said. "You think you're Miss Special Destiny of the year?" "No," I... RACHEL CAINE You're dead," I repeated. "So why are you in my dream?" He raised the bill of his olive drab ba... RACHEL CAINE What’s burning?” “Your brain. RACHEL CAINE Claire: So we do nothing? Michael: We do the best nothing you've ever seen. RACHEL CAINE There once was a kindly farmer who found a viper freezing on the ground in the snow. Please help me,... RACHEL CAINE And somewhere in heaven, Versace sheds a single, perfect tear. RACHEL CAINE Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She ... RACHEL CAINE You humans, always eating. I'll make you soup. You can eat it while you keep working." Myrnin set as... RACHEL CAINE Are you armed?" Oliver asked her. She glanced down at her backpack and instantly, instinctively... RACHEL CAINE She's nice when it suits her. That doesn't mean she's nice. RACHEL CAINE Give the girl some credit. At least she told you, instead of letting you figure it out on your own."... RACHEL CAINE And girls are much more mature.” Eve nodded wisely. “So you’re about ten years older than Shan... RACHEL CAINE I don’t read Latin!” “You’re kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn’t that the in... RACHEL CAINE In her experience, groups of friends like that just didn't open up to include underage, undersized g... RACHEL CAINE No, no era una superheroína, pero era otra cosa. Era una persona... con recursos. RACHEL CAINE I can't simply adopt strays because they seem winsome. RACHEL CAINE We're clear," she said. "You're kind of a psycho. I get that RACHEL CAINE The vamp in McMann’s stared at me. I guess he didn’t like the Goth look. Most of them don’t; s... RACHEL CAINE Unless you want to hang a This Vein for Rent sign around your neck, move already! RACHEL CAINE Tell me he’s not talking to Brandon,” Claire said. “Um… Ok. He’s not talking to Brand... RACHEL CAINE Of course, we could all die soon. I'm writing because Michael's patrolling the house and Shane and C... RACHEL CAINE I’m saying a prayer. Maybe you ought to, too. It’s going to take us a miracle to get through thi... RACHEL CAINE I’d say over my dead body, but I think you already made that point,” Michael snapped. “Thanks ... RACHEL CAINE Jealous?" "Maybe." "No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse. RACHEL CAINE Better broke than dead. RACHEL CAINE Promise me you’ll marry me. Not now. Someday. Because I need to know.” Claire felt a flutte... RACHEL CAINE Survival," I said softly. "It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to d... RACHEL CAINE She came awake, stomach rumbling, and opened her eyes to see a plate being held right under her nose... RACHEL CAINE Shane looked…pale. Pale and shaken and—how predictable was this?—pissed. RACHEL CAINE Claire. Wake up.” She blinked and realized that her head was on Shane’s shoulder, and Michael wa... RACHEL CAINE Okay, this was kissing. Serious kissing. Not just a kiss before moving out, not a good-bye, this was... RACHEL CAINE Now," said Brandons low, cold voice. "Lets not be rude eve. RACHEL CAINE Dammit, Michael, get out of my room, you pervert!” Could you even be a pervert if you were dead? S... RACHEL CAINE OMG OMG OMG, Shane is totally crushing on the new roomie! I can’t believe it. I always pictured Sh... RACHEL CAINE You are not my high school crush, idiot.” “Great. I can die happy, then. RACHEL CAINE Oh, hey, Claire,” she said, and blinked. “Where are you going?” “Funeral,” Shane said... RACHEL CAINE Kid,” Richard said wearily, “I am not in the mood. I haven’t slept in thirty-six hours, my sis... RACHEL CAINE Bite me RACHEL CAINE That's it? That's your big goodbye?" Eve asked. Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need... RACHEL CAINE Whatever, crazy chick who maybe lives here and maybe also breaks into Michael's house when they're a... RACHEL CAINE Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle o... RACHEL CAINE Another thing I don't want on my tombstone," Shane said. You have others?" Claire asked.<... RACHEL CAINE Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you ... RACHEL CAINE So don't preach at us like you're some kind of saint. You're just another sinner. RACHEL CAINE How'd you get to be so good at this?" "I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin... RACHEL CAINE [Myrnin to Claire about their costumes of Pierrot and Harlequin, respectively] "Don't they teac... RACHEL CAINE Funny how physics didn't go away when you were murdered. RACHEL CAINE karma's a bitch, and so am I RACHEL CAINE I have no idea what that is, but yawn, anyway, just on principle. Eat up. Pancakes is brain food. RACHEL CAINE You're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" RACHEL CAINE ...will you be so kind as to provide me with a few places where I might look for a murderer?" "... RACHEL CAINE