I sat without moving, more frightened of him than I had ever been. I’d never seen him so completely freed of that carefully cultivated facade. He’d never been less human… or more beautiful.

The vampire who wanted to be good — who ran around saving people’s lives so he wouldn’t be a monster…

What are you asking? My permission?

I’ve never had a boyfriend or anything close. I didn’t go out much.

On the one hand, I loved the tide pools. They had fascinated me since I was a child; they were one of the only things I ever looked forward to when I had to come to Forks. On the other hand, I’d also fallen into them a lot. Not a big deal when you’re seven and with your dad. It reminded me of Edward’s request — that I not fall into the ocean.

Alice: I think it’s a nice idea. You’re only a senior once. Might as
well document the experience.
Bella: How many times have you been a senior?

I realized then that I wasn’t being followed. I was being herded.

My palms tingled — I wanted so badly to hit something. I was surprised at myself. I was usually a nonviolent person.

I have been tortured. Alice painted my toenails. - Bella Swan

He paused to catch a stray lock of hair that was escaping the twist on my neck and wound it back into place. My heart spluttered hyperactively.