But outside the door to our Spanish class, leaning against the wall — looking more like a Greek god than anyone had a right to — Edward was waiting for me.

He looks at you like… like you’re something to eat.

It’s not only your company I crave! Never forget that. Never forget I am more dangerous to you than I am to anyone else.

Who were you, an insignificant little girl, to chase me from the place I wanted to be?

Stupid, unreliable vampire.

It would be more… prudent for you not to be my friend. But I’m tired of trying to stay away from you, Bella.

I just wondered… if you could warn me beforehand the next time you decide to ignore me for my own good. Just so I’m prepared.

The thing, I thought to myself… it had possibilities — as a nickname, at the very least.

Whatever the reason, Mike’s puppy dog behavior and Eric’s apparent rivalry with him were disconcerting. I wasn’t sure if I didn’t prefer being ignored.

I’ve never tried to keep a specific person alive before, and it’s much more troublesome than I would have believed. But that’s probably just because it’s you. Ordinary people seem to make it through the day without so many catastrophes.