Top quotes by Rachel Caine

I've been a fan of vampire fiction since way, way back - I loved Stephen King, Anne Rice, Peter Straub, Robert McCammon, Shirley Jackson, lots of great horror and paranormal fiction. Votes: 26

Myrnin turned away to pick up his Ben Franklin spectacles, balanced them on his nose, and looked over them to say, "Don't do drugs. I feel I ought to say that. Votes: 17

Morely: You're trying to make me [i]Amelie[/i] Oliver: Goodness, no. You'd look terrible in a skirt Votes: 15

Don't play his game. Play yours. Votes: 13

Here," Myrnin said, his voice still gentle and low. "Amelie said you had to work. No one said you had to work alone." He picked up the next part and slotted it in, took the screwdriver from Claire's numbed fingers, and fastened it with a couple of deft, fast movements. "I'll be your hands." She wanted to cry, because it was so sweet, but it wouldn't do any good. Votes: 11

Oliver: You turned me down. So why, I wonder, did you decide Amelie would be a better choice? Claire: She smells better. And she made me cookies. Votes: 11

You brought me grenades. You are officially the best girlfriend ever. Votes: 10

Claire: Seriously? My mom? Let you in my room? In the middle of the night?Michael: Moms like me." Votes: 9

Geek cred points for trying to stump me, but sorry, you'll have to do better than that. Would you like to try anime for a hundred?" When she looked blank, he sighed. "What took it down, anime, or the Jeopardy reference? Votes: 9

And that, Claire thought, was why Morley had been right about this, even if he was a complete vampire about it. You had to save what you could. Amelie had understood that all along, Claire realized. That was why Morganville existed. Because you had to try. Votes: 8

I so rarely have the chance to field-test anything. Amelie is so conservative about these things -Myrnin Votes: 8

Do you imagine that they're going to issue me a citation...what was your name again?""Still Eve.""No, I'm sure it's something else. That doesn't seem right." Votes: 7

When I want to be lectured on strategy, I'll consult someone who's actually won battles," Amelie said. "Not one who ran away from them." "Snap," Eve said. "You know what they're talking about?" Shane asked. "Don't need to know to get that one. She smacked him so hard his momma felt it. Votes: 7

Amelie had on black pants, a black zip-up hoodie, andrunning shoes. So wrong. Votes: 5

Bryn ate her bagel in silence, and by the time she was finished, Liam had already neatly packed her overnight bag and loaded it in MacAllister's car. He even included a new dog bed for Mr. French to travel in confort. Lunch was in moducal little boxes. "I think he is Alfred." "Actually, I often wonder if he's Batman. Votes: 5

Sometime, somewhere, life always comes to a fight, and peace always comes to an end. Votes: 4

Now we're in the middle of a three-sided vampire war. Which would be an awesome video game, but I'm really not interested in playing for real. I like my reset buttons. Votes: 4

Married and buried, wed and dead. Votes: 4

It's part of the marriage vows. Didn't you read the fine print? To have and to harass. Votes: 4

Human nature was all about shifting blame...and responsibility. How else could you explain concentration camps and genocide and all the awful things people did to each other every day? They just carried on life and pretended like the evil didn't exist, as long as it was happening out of their direct view." Votes: 4

I paused in the act of opening the door and looked at him with what were probably cartoon-wide eyesWait a second," I saidSo, you're best friends with a hot vampire chick who likes leather.""Yeah.""And together, you fight crime?" I couldn't help it. I cracked up." Votes: 4

I love being in touch with my readers and fellow writers! It's just amazing to have such access to people. Votes: 3

Don't bait the cougars. Votes: 3

Knowing Myrnin, there could be anything inside, from a body he'd forgotten about to his dirty laundry. Votes: 3

Stop using him, and start protecting him. I know he thinks he doesn't need it, but sometimes he does. Sometimes we all do. Votes: 1

News flash, lady. There are no queens anymore," Shane said. He loaded shells in a shotgun and snapped it shut, then searched for a place to strap it on that didn't interfere with the flamethrower"No queens, no kings, no emperors. Not in America. Only CEOs. Same thing, but not so many crowns. Votes: 1

You're always caring about strays and outcasts among us, myself included. You really are a very odd girl, you know; so little sense of what is good for you. Votes: 1

You're kind of a psycho. I get that.""I might be," Monica agreed, and gave her a slow, strange smileYou're one smart little freak. Now run away, smart little freak, before I change my mind and stick you in one of these old suitcases for some architect to find a hundred years from now."Claire blinkedArchaeologist."Monica's eyes turned winter coldOh, you'd better start running away now." Votes: 1

Eve said, in a high, squeaky, airless voice, "The ghost! You're the ghost Miranda was talking about! Oh my God, Michael, you're the ghost! You bastard!"He nodded, still concentrating on breathing.Eve got control of her voice and squealed, "That is without a doubt the coolest damn thing I have ever seen in my entire life!" Votes: 1

He sounded harassed more than anything else, like mass home invasion was just something standing between him and morning coffee." Votes: 1

See?" she heard Shane yell at the kitchen. "She doesn't stomp around like a cattle stampede!" "Bite me, Collins! No bacon for you, either! Votes: 0

I don't like this," he said. I don't like knowing you can't forgive me, Claire. Please, I said I was sorry, what do you want me to do? Beg?I will. I'll get on my knees right here if you want. Votes: 0

Damn, Claire. Warn a guy before you do a face-plant on the floor next time. I could have looked all heroic and caught you or something -Shane Votes: 0

Who's Myrnin?" Claire controlled an urge to roll her eyes. "Badass crazy vampire scientist who's my boss." "You realize no part of that sentence made sense, right? Votes: 0

It's an illusion, control," Naomi said. "You ought to understand that by now, young Claire. We are never in control of our destinies, even the strongest of us. All we can hope to do is not be too badly damaged by events. Votes: 0

Hannah: What's your plan? Claire: Go get him Hannah: Honey, that is not a plan. That's what we in the military call an objective. Votes: 0

They came out in a dim, damp basement - a generic sort of place, full of moulding boxes. 'You take me to the nicest places,' Claire said, and sneezed. Votes: 0

You're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" "No," Claire said, "but I'm pretty sure you won't like it if I go alone when I just kind of promised to be with you. So...?" "Right. I've been missing Nutty McFang anyway." "Stop making up names for him." "What about Count Crackula?" "Just stop. Votes: 0

micheal sighed and closed his eyes for a moment'i'm not sure that was a good idea claire:it will be if you go see her tonight and tell her well watever oh but watch out shes gone all buffy with the stakes and things Votes: 0

Better be," Eve said. She mock-bit at his finger. "I could totally date somebody else, you know." "And I could rent out your room." "And I could put your game console on eBay." "Hey," Shane protested. "Now you're just being mean. Votes: 0

She can go with us to the lab and keep Myrnin pinned down while we pull the plug, if he's not... you know, better." "Define BETTER with that guy." "Not all fangs and raaaaar. Votes: 0

Claire: Seriously? My mom? Let you in my room? In the middle of the night? Michael: Moms like me. Votes: 0

I'm a science nerd! Not a cheerleader. - Claire Danvers Votes: 0

Oh, Claire," he said. "You think me a far better man than I am. That's kind, and flattering." "Are you saying that you -" "Doughnuts!" Myrnin interrupted her and darted away, to zip back in seconds with an open box. Votes: 0

Welcome to Morganville.You'll never want to leave.And even if you do...well, you can't. Sorry about that. Votes: 0

I love arguing with you, Claire. You always surprise me. And occasionally, you even make sense. Votes: 0

You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. Votes: 0

And then it was between Shane and Claire on who retreated first. "Uou go," he said. "Why?" Shane and Pete exchangedblooks. "Seriously?" Pete asked. "Yeah, she's like that," Shane said, and turned to her. "Because you're my girlfriend, and I'm not going unti; I know you're safe. How's that? Votes: 0

The Morganville in her wanted to tell people to go home and be safe, but she knew that was verging on crazy. The world these laughing people lived in was a very different place. She was in a very different place. Votes: 0

Screw that, the questionn at hand is what's your major?" Oded said. "Because let me tell you right now, any answer other than World of Warcraft or Advanced Ninja Studies will not be accepted. Votes: 0

Eve: Shut up, we have zero time for you and your bullshit dramatics Monica: Or what, you'll bleed on me, Emo Princess of Freakdomonia? Claire: Fine. You come with us. If you get in my way, I'll kill you. Votes: 0

Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Always open minds. Question everything, accept nothing as fact until you prove it for yourself. Votes: 0

I have no idea what that is, but yawn, anyway, just on principle. Eat up. Pancakes is brain food. Apparently not grammar food. Wow.You college girls are mean. Votes: 0

How can you smell this good after the kind of crappy day we've had?" "I sweat perfume. Like all girls. Votes: 0

An intriguing world where vampires rule, only the strongest survive, and romance offers hope in the darkest hours. Votes: 0

Myrnin was silent for a beat, and then he said, "Bob would be very disappointed in you. Votes: 0

Don't diss me, Danvers. I'm warning you.""I'm not dissing you," Claire sighed. "I'm ignoring you. There's a difference. Dissing you implies I think you're actually important Votes: 0

God, I needed you," he murmured. "I can't even tell you how many times I thought about this. The funny thing is, I don't need you any less now. I think I need you more." ~Shane~ Votes: 0

And if you dont come back from the dorm, I'm the one who has to explain to Micheal how I let you go off and get yourself killed like a Dumbass. First rule in horror movies, Clair-Never split up! Votes: 0

Silence, and then Eve said, "Okay, that was extra creepy, with whipped creepy topping. And this is me, changing my mind. Votes: 0

Bathroom, maybe? Which is where I need to go." "Ooh, me, too," Eve said. The boys rolled their eyes, like they'd planned it. "What? It's what girls do. Get over it. Votes: 0

Shane? Thank God, somebody sane. Well, sane-ish. Votes: 0

Hold on, Claire Bear! Next stop, Crazytown! Votes: 0

I'm worried he's going to ... do something crazy." "He lives in a hole in the ground, dresses funny, and occasionally eats his assistants," Eve said. "Define crazy. Votes: 0

Did he just say--?" "Yes," Claire said, smiling. "Yes, he did." "Whoa. Guess I'd better stay alive, then. Votes: 0

What was your name again?" "Still Eve." "No, I'm sure it's something else. That doesn't seem right. Votes: 0

If Myrnin pokes his crazy head up before then, call me and try to keep him, you know, stable.' 'Is he UNstable?' 'I don't know, how can I tell? You're the crazy whisperer!' She had a point. Claire couldn't help but smile about that. Votes: 0

I wish the dryer were running, because man, I could use a good...tumble dry."-Eve Rosser Votes: 0

Don't run I never liked fast food Votes: 0

Oliver laughed - actually laughed."I like this new Claire," he said. "You should work her this hard all the time, Myrnin. She's interesting when she's forthright." Claire, possessed by the spirit of Eve, shot him the finger. Which made him laugh again, shake his head, and walk up the steps. Votes: 0

Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back." "Yeah, kind of proves my point. Votes: 0

You humans, always eating. I'll make you soup. You can eat it while you keep working." Myrnin set aside his book and walked into the back of the lab. "Don't use the same beaker you used for poisons!" Claire yelled after him. He waved a pale hand. "I mean it! Votes: 0

Is this your bedroom?" she asked, and turned to look at him. Myrnin straightened and jammed the big red floppy hat back on his head. The feathers waved back and forth. "Don't get any ideas," he said. "I'm far too young and innocent for that kind of thinking. Votes: 0

Here's a tip...If you leave a girl crying you're probably not doing your Don Juan routine right, asshole. Votes: 0

Talk. I'll just wait' shall I? Because my mission to save this town is of no importance whatsoever next to your girl talk."- Myrnin "Oh, shut up, you medieval drama queen" - Claire Votes: 0

You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart people?"-Shane (Glass Houses) Votes: 0

Rambo was a Green Beret," Hannah said. "Please. We eat those army boys for breakfast. Votes: 0

Crosses?" "Definitely" "Why?" "Because they're evil, soulless, bloodsucking fiends?" "So was my sixth-grade gym teacher, but he wasn't afraid of a cross. Votes: 0

Don't we look suspicious, the three of us just sitting here in the car?" Borden asked. We'd look a lot more suspicious if we were all three making out in the car," Jazz said. "What?" she added, when Borden turned and gave her a wide-eyed look. You have no idea what kind of happy place you just took me to." Shut up. Votes: 0

Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you to protect me." "Then why am I going first?" "So you can take the first punch while I throw the second?" "So I'm bait? Ouch. You've been in Morganville way too long, girl. Votes: 0

Expecting anybody else?" Shane asked Eve. "Your distant cousin Jack the Ripper dropping by too?" "Screw you, Collins. Votes: 0

From Shane's Point of View: Jester talking to Shane: "What's the matter? You afraid you'd bite your skinny little girlfriend?" Jester laughed. "She's already someone else's, you know. I can smell the bite on her. He's marked her." Myrnin. "Shut up," I said, and kicked him in the face. Votes: 0

Things that Shane doesn't want on his grave: (1.) I thought it wasn't loaded. (2.) Hand me a match so I can check the gas tank. (3.) Killed over Ice Cream Votes: 0

What about e-mail? It is e-mail, yes?" Morley asked, leaning even closer. "E-mail is a kind of electronic letter. It travels through the air." He seemed very smug that he knew that. "Well, not exactly, and would you please either BACK OFF or go find a shower? Votes: 0

my boyfriend is a rock god baby (and not kiss-of-death(sorry)) Votes: 0

That is disgusting, and I will never kiss you again." "Yes, you will," he said, and proved by pressing his lips to hers. She wanted to squirm away, just to prove the point but God, she loved kissing him. Votes: 0

Girl, it's an umbrella, not a Lamborghini, Votes: 0

And before you ask, no, you're not driving, Myrnin. I remember the last time." "That accident was not my fault." "You were the only one on the road, and the mailbox actually didn't leap out in front of you. No arguments. You sit in the back, too. Votes: 0

Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Since the bullet actually passed through his brain, then yes, idiot boy, there's certainly brain damage," Oliver said. "It will pass. His brain's the least fragile thing about him." "You say the nicest things," Myrin said. He was slurring his words, and he threw an arm around Oliver's neck. "Marry me. Votes: 0

People talk about nature as a mother, but to me she's always been Medea, ready and willing to slaughter her children. Votes: 0

Hey, Mikey? You get her hurt and I'll end you." "You let anything happen to Eve and I'll do the same," Michael said. He'd just finished kissing Eve, too. "While you're at it, don't get yourself killed, either, bro." "Ditto. And don't kiss me. Votes: 0

Nice " Shane said. "I'm warming up to this bloodsucking thing Mikey." "No you're not." "Okay no I'm not but right now let's pretend I am. Votes: 0

Where's your sense of adventure?" "Off on a beach somewhere with your sanity? Votes: 0

He broke the kiss and leaned against her, breathing hard. "Good morning to you, too. Man, I just can't stay mad when you do that. Votes: 0

Shane: "Bro," he said, in an injured tone, "I had to go out with a flamethrower, and you weren't there to see it." Michael: "Pics or it didn't happen." Shane: "Dude, little busy for pics. You know, throwing flame." - Black Dawn Votes: 0

Silver nitrate and water in a super soaker," he told her. "My own invention. Ought to be good at twenty feet, kind of like wasp spray." Oh. "You get me the nicest things." "Anybody can get jewelry. Posers Votes: 0

Great," Shane said. "Look i'd rather not be on janitorial duty. I have allergies to cleaners." "And to cleaning," Michael said. "Look who's talking, Didn't the do one of those Animal Planet documentaries about the roaches in your room? Votes: 0

Unfortunately, my army consists of one unreliable criminal, one girl with a disability, and one incredibly foolish young vampire with a tanning issue. I am not confident. Votes: 0

I drink blood, you eat tacos, get the f*ck over it!" -Michel Glass Votes: 0

If you ask me if I'm okay again, I'm going to smack myself in the face just to punish you. Votes: 0

Hannah leaned against the wall. "Mind if I call shotgun?" Since you're carrying one? Feel free. Votes: 0

Hello! Your dear father is unfortunately very dead," he called. "And you said my dispersal system would never work! Votes: 0

Now could you please ask these idiots to stop pointing their bullets at me? It's terribly wasteful. Votes: 0

Shane: "Score," he said, and raised the crowbar in triumph. "Who's your daddy?" - Black Dawn Votes: 0

Oliver: Fear is the natural state of anything that dies. Votes: 0

He sounded harassed more than anything else, like mass home invasion was just something standing between him and morning coffee. Votes: 0

You never heard ofplugging her in ? My God, Myrnin, you made a vampire computer? Votes: 0

It's only a hunting spider, it won't hurt you." -Myrnin "So not the point!" -Claire "Oh, pish. It's just another living creature. Nothing to be frightened of, if handled properly. I think I'll call him Bob. Bob the spider." -Myrnin "You're insane." -Claire Votes: 0

Myrnin: "There is no drama so great as that of a teenage girl." Claire: "Except yours. Votes: 0

Myrnin to Claire: "If anyone comes to bite you while I'm gone - well, try not to attract attention. Die quietly. Votes: 0

--I lifted one foot from the brackish water, and the bunny slippers were soaked and drooped pathetically. Even the fangs seemed robbed of any charm. "Don't worry," I told it. "Someone will pay for your suffering. Heavily. With screaming." I felt I should Votes: 0

It's not your enemies who are likeliest to hurt you. It is, always, those you trust. Votes: 0

See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often." "No. Trust me, you shouldn't," Eve said. "Think of all the little old people and the children. Votes: 0

Did you bring me a hamburger? Did I-No,Myrnin,I didn't bring you a hamburger.Bizarre.He'd never asked for that before. Coffee? It's late. Doughnuts? No. What good are you then? Votes: 0

Jason: I'm all for hobbies, but you think this is the time for origami? Whatcha making, a crane? Votes: 0

claire:dont do anything dumb or ill kill you myself shane:ouch girl whatever happend to unconditional love around here Votes: 0

Perv." He pointed to himself. "Male and eighteen. What's your point? Votes: 0

You want to go play with your new friends back there? The really pale ones with the taste for plasma? --Shane Votes: 0

You better check your playlist. Because you are on the wrong track. Votes: 0

Oh -- who's the Queen?" "Her, of course. The White Queen. You're just like Alice, you know. Down the rabbit hole with the Mad Hatter. Votes: 0

Bishop was all done with the witty converstaionWill you swear?And Myrnin said, shockingly, I will. And he proceeded to, a string of swearwords that made Claire blink. He ended with, --frothy fool-born apple-john! Cheater of vandals and defiler of dead dogs! and did another twirl and bow. He looked up with a red, red grin that was more like a leerIs that what you meant, my lord? Votes: 0

When I want to know your opinion, I'll consult your entrails. Votes: 0

I didn't bring you here, he saidYou think you're Miss Special Destiny of the year?No, I shot back, furiousAnd I don't damn well want to be - whatever the hell you are. But sometimes there isn't a choice. Right?Careful. You might accidentally make some sense. Ruin your reputation.You are infuriating!Yep, he agreedIt's been said. Votes: 0

The door banged open and Eve rushed out, flushed and mussed and still buttoning her shirtIt's not what you think. She saidIt was just - oh OK, whatever, it was exactly what you think. Now WHAT? Votes: 0

Here, you are exceptional...There, who knows? They might not value you as much as we do. Votes: 0

Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later.'It was the perfect motto for Morganville. Votes: 0

I am sorry my decisions do not meet with your approval, but nevertheless, they are mine, and the consequences are also mine. Votes: 0

Follow my finger." He moved it around, tracking my eye movements. "Any blurred vision?""Well I think I'm hallucinating, because I see a big talking pile of crap." - Joanne Baldwin. Votes: 0

Yeah. She'd manipulated the second most powerful vampire in town into taking her side against a psycho bitch-queen sorority girl. She'd talked rationally about putting people's brains into computers. This was a normal day. No wonder she was screwed up. Votes: 0

Survival," I said softly. "It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to do anything to satisfy our needs. Individuals have morals. Mobs have appetites. Votes: 0

She needs you for more than just protection. It's how it works. You want the strong girl, you understand that she's with you because she wants to be. Not because she has to be. You know that, right? Votes: 0

And about Shane, I swear, if he doesn't snap out of it, I'm going to punch him in the face. Well, punch him in the face and then run like hell." - Eve Rosser Votes: 0

I need to be a vampire," she said. "and I want one of them to make it happen. Michael will do fine. I don't care who turns me. The important thing is that if I change, I'll be a princess."I was wrong. She was really crazy. Votes: 0

We're clear," she said. "You're kind of a psycho. I get that Votes: 0

You weren't picky about who got hurt. Still aren't. So don't preach at us like you're some kind of saint. You're just another sinner. Votes: 0

You've grown up being special, and this is how most people live their lives...alone. On their own. Undecided. And they get used to that feeling. It's just new for you. Votes: 0

At the very leadt, we can grab Monica and hustle her skanky ass back to her dad wile you brave, strong menfolk hold off the bad guys. Right? Votes: 0

You'd be surprised what people will do for money that they wouldn't do forlove.Myrnin. Votes: 0

Jealous?""Maybe.""No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse. Votes: 0

In this whole screwed-up town, you're the only thing that's always been right to me," he whispered. "I love you, Claire." She saw something that might have been just a flash of panic go across his expression, but then he steadied again. "I can't believe I'm saying this, but I do. I love you. Votes: 0

In real life, you don't get a reset, and you don't get extra lives, and I got the crap pounded out of me. Votes: 0

Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle of something you just knew they'd consider wrong. Or at least risky. Votes: 0

There were a few things scarier than a bipolar vampire off his meds, but to be honest, not that many. Votes: 0

Your personal dignity was always more important to you than mere emotion, wasn't it? Votes: 0

I'm not obliged to defend your dignity. Provided you have any. Votes: 0

And without forgiveness, there is never any peace. Votes: 0

God is forgiving or we would not still be walking this world. But to be moral is not to need his divine forgiveness, I think. Votes: 0

It's a sad day when Myrnin is the safe choice, she thought. Apparently, he thought so, too, because he gave her a long, troubled look before pressing his thumb to a glass plate inside the room and opening the door. Votes: 0

You know," Shane said twenty minutes later, "I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you didn't think I was the go-to guy for breaking and entering. Votes: 0

She went back to Shane and settles in on his lap again, arm around his neck. His circled her waist. "I thought you had to go," he said. "And don't think i didn't see you kissing on my best friend." "He deserved it." "Yeah. Maybe i ought to kiss him, too." Michael, on his way out, didn't bother to turn around for that one. "Oh sure, you always promise. Votes: 0

Shane it came back to her in a dizzy rush how he'd stopped her on the way into this place, in the faint dawn of light 'i wnt you to promise me one thing. promise me you'll marry me. Not now. Someday. Votes: 0

Fate" Eve said with a sigh "I'm not sure fate had to burn up your car to get the point across," Shane said, buckling his own seatbelt. "No, not that. The hearse. I'm going to name it Fate." Shane stared at Eve for a long, long few seconds, then slowly shook his head. "Have you considered medication, or-" She flipped him off. "Ah. Back to normal. Excellent. Votes: 0

EVE:so thats the bathroom where shane spends houres doing his hair shane:bite me Votes: 0

shane:you only love me for my abs clair:shut up loser shift off Votes: 0

shane:do we have a choice michael:dont think so shane:then screw im gitting tired lets go get eaten.at least then i can get some sleep Votes: 0

claire:Now shane was talking sense?Wow was it opposite day? Votes: 0

claire:shes floating whats wrong with that shane:Nothing but she didnt even insult me now thats just wrong.it desturbs me. Votes: 0

Shane talking to Claire - "In this whole screwed up town, you're the only thing that's always been right to me," He whispered. "I love you, Claire Votes: 0

Did you see my ninja move?That was fast, right?" "You are not a ninja, Shane." "I've watched all the movies. I just haven't gotten the certificate from the correspondence course yet. Votes: 0

Shane talking to Claire - "Hang on - Slow down. I'm not going anywhere. You know that, right? You don't have to put out to keep me here. Well, as long as you eventually..." "Shut up" Claire said. Votes: 0

Cliare: "You know what? I need you right now." Shane:"Now?" Claire: "Right now." Shane: "Oh, that's so exactly what I was going to say." *dropping C. to the bed.* Claire: "Jinxies Votes: 0

God, it was hot! Forget about frying an egg on the sidewalk; this kind of heat would fry an egg inside the chicken. Votes: 0

This won't stop her from getting elected," Shane said. "Stupider people get elected all the time. It's America. We love the sleazy. And the crazy." "I would like to think better of us," Claire said, "but yeah. You're right. Votes: 0

You're sure he's not a vampire?' Claire said.'I've seen movies. They're sneaky.' She was kidding. Eve didn't smile. Votes: 0

Myrnin came in from the back room, carrying a load of books, which he dropped with a loud bang on the floor to glare at the two of them. "Excuse me," he said, "but when did my lab become appropriate for snogging?" "What's snogging?" Shane asked. "Ridiculous displays of inappropriate affection in front of me. Roughly translated. And what are you doing here? Votes: 0

As I leafed through the book in front of me and watched the dust swirl in the air, I wondered if maybe there was some evil dormant virus in the pages that would infect me, like the mummy dust that used to kill archaeologists. Death by research. That was not a glorious end. Votes: 0

..."I can always stuff you back in the bottle and shove a tampon in the top instead of a stopper, and all the other Djinn will point and laugh- Votes: 0

But that quickly faded, and he frowned. "You're bleeding," he said. "What happened?" Claire sighed and held up her wrist to show him the bandage. "Man, you would be so embarrassed if I said it was something else." Michael looked blank. "I'm a girl, Michael, it could have been all natural, you know. Tampons? Votes: 0

it is totally awesome Votes: 0

You know," I said to Michael, "my girlfriend took him down with a broken tree branch." "Too bad she isn't here," he said. Votes: 0

There's a ghost in this house! An unquiet spirit!" Unquiet spirit?" Shane said under his breath. "Is that politically correct for pissed off? You know, like Undead American or something? Votes: 0

The rule of the Morrell family was over, and Richard owned a used-car lot and Monica worked at a nail salon, until one day she got run over by a bus. Very sad. Votes: 0

Shane - "Tell you what: you can be Glammera the vampire hunter. I'll stick with being manly and heavily armed. Votes: 0

And somewhere in heaven, Versace sheds a single, perfect tear. Votes: 0

I'd blurted out the question only to keep him from noticing that I was working my hands free, but the Warden behind me, some young brown-haired surfer dude, yelled a warning. "She's getting loose!" Narc. Votes: 0

I paused in the act of opening the door and looked at him with what were probably cartoon-wide eyes. "Wait a second," I said. "So, you're best friends with a hot vampire chick who likes leather." "Yeah." "And together, you fight crime?" I couldn't help it. I cracked up. Votes: 0

life is a work in progress. Votes: 0

I don't know that it's particularly good for my writing process, but I have gotten some very valuable writing ideas and advice through Twitter and Facebook and other social network sites. Votes: 0

(Djinn are essentially vapor.) "I blew him away. Votes: 0

...will you be so kind as to provide me with a few places where I might look for a murderer?" "The mirror's a great place to start Votes: 0

About how much sex I didn't get? Go ahead. Votes: 0

Ah, Morganville. Where dressing to hide bloodstains was just good daily planning. Votes: 0

All right," he said. "Since you ask so nicely." "I wasn't asking." "I'm aware of that. The sharp point in my back did make it clear. Votes: 0

Am I not ninja enough? Are you saying that I lack ninja? Votes: 0

Amelie said, "I won't be your servant in Morganville. Nor should you be mine. Equals." She offered her hand to him, and he looked down at it, clearly taken aback. But he took it. "Now defend what is ours, my partner." He grinned "¦ grinned! "¦ and whirled to meet Myrnin in midleap as Myrnin attacked. Votes: 0

And by the way, showers. Look into them, Doug! Votes: 0

And change isn't destruction. It's just change. Votes: 0

And Myrnin seemed quite taken with that, Claire thought; she'd never seen him look at anyone with quite that much admiration. It surprised her that it made her feel a little "¦ what was that? Jealous? Couldn't be. Votes: 0

Another thing I don't want on my tombstone," Shane said. You have others?" Claire asked. He held up one finger. "I thought it wasn't loaded," Shane said. Second finger. "Hand me a match so I can check the gas tank." Third finger. "Killed over ice cream. Basically, any death that requires me to be stupid first. Votes: 0

Anybody else think that was weird?" Shane asked as they got into the car. Eve sent him an exasperated glance; the three of them were, of course, in the backseat. Amelie had the front, with Michael. "Ya think? In general, or in particular?" "Weird that we got through the entire thing, and I didn't have to hit anybody." There was a moment of silence. Michael said, as he started the car, "You're right, Shane. That is strange. Votes: 0

Are you armed?" Oliver asked her. She glanced down at her backpack and instantly, instinctively held back. "No." "Lie to me again and I'll put you out on the street and do this myself." Claire swallowed. "Uh, yeah." "With what?" "Silver-coated stakes, wooden stakes, a crossbow, about ten bolts . . . oh, and a squirt gun with some silver-nitrate solution." He smiled grimly at the dark windshield. "What, no grenade launchers?" "Would they work?" "I choose not to comment. Votes: 0

Are you in the car that's almost caused three accidents on North Vance?" Hannah asked. "Because I'm following you with my lights flashing, and whoever's driving isn't pulling over." "Let him go," Claire said. "Trust me. You aren't going to get him to stop." "Oh, God. It's Myrnin, isn't it?" "Tell that police lady to stop chasing me," Myrnin said, annoyed, from the front seat. "Really, I'm not THAT bad at this. Votes: 0

As I was smoothing on the last handful across the top of my thigh, I noticed I had company. Lewus was standing there watching me, eyes half-closed but not in the least sleepy. He'd put on his blue jeans, but nothing else... very sexy. I couldn't help but take in the view. Votes: 0

As she turned to concentrate on the portal, Eve tugged on Claire's shirt. "What?" "Ask him where he got the boots." "You ask." Personally, Claire wanted the vampire bunny slippers. Votes: 0

Ay-firmative,' Eve said, and tried for a smile. 'Sorry. An Aliens reference always makes me feel better at times like this. Exept I'm not sure I'm the one who lives through the movie. Votes: 0

Because you know, I'm your best friend, but you're just not that badass, man. Votes: 0

Besides," Shane said "I want to see Monica's face when she catches sight of the two of you. Kodak moment. Votes: 0

Bishop was all done with the witty converstaion. "Will you swear?" And Myrnin said, shockingly, "I will." And he proceeded to, a string of swearwords that made Claire blink. He ended with, "--frothy fool-born apple-john! Cheater of vandals and defiler of dead dogs!" and did another twirl and bow. He looked up with a red, red grin that was more like a leer. "Is that what you meant, my lord? Votes: 0

Bite me, Goth princess," Shane called from the back. "Not literally or anything." "Maybe you should say that to Michael." "Not funny, Eve," Michael said. Eve raised her eyebrows and held her fingers up, measuring off about an inch. "Little bit," she said. Votes: 0

bite me. oh wait, you can't from way out there." - eve Votes: 0

Booyah, I will summon the ninja. Oh, and take a lunch break while we burgle." "You're going, too?" "Am I not ninja enough? Are you saying that I lack ninja?" "No, I was just thinking you're a little, uh, recognizable, maybe?" Eve batted her thick eyelashes. "Why, thank you, sweetie. That's the nicest insult I've had today, not counting the jock who said he'd date me but he had a restraining order out for necrophelia. Votes: 0

Bouncing in hoppy little circles like a demented Goth bunny. Votes: 0

Boys. I'd turn gay if they weren't so sexy. Votes: 0

Bracelets with white symbols?" Michael made the question casual; in fact, he bent his head and concentrated on tuning his guitar, not that it needed it. Every note sounded perfect as it whispered out of the strings. "Do you remember?" "No." She felt a pure burst of something that wasn't quite panic, wasn't quite excitement. "Does that mean they have Protection?" He hesitated for about a second, just long enough for her to know he was surprised. "You mean condoms?" he asked. "Doesn't everybody? Votes: 0

But "“ Michael, you said you didn't know Oliver, and"“" "I didn't, until he killed me. We were never formally introduced. Votes: 0

but sometimes optimism is the only drug that works. But it's sadly temporary in its effects. Votes: 0

Can I come back and see you sometime?" "Long as you bring me some chocolate," Gramma said, and smiled. "I'm partial to chocolate." "Gramma, you're diabetic." "I'm old, girl. Gonna die of something. Might as well be chocolate. Votes: 0

Claire - "Go ahead. And thanks. Oh, and be careful?" Eve - "Please. I am the queen of careful. Also, princess of punk fabulousness. Votes: 0

Claire found herself staring at his feet, which were in bunny slippers. Myrnin looked down. "What?" he asked. "They're quite comfortable." He lifted on to look at it, and the ears wobbled in the air. "Of course they are," she said. Just when she thought Myrnin was getting his mental act together, he'd do something like that. Or maybe he was just messing with her. He liked to do that, and his dark eyes were fixed on her now, assessing just how weirded-out she was. Which, on the grade scale of zero to Myrnin, wasn't much. Votes: 0

Claire said. "I might be able to get him to stop." "Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might pull your head off," Shane said. "I kind of worry." She couldn't help but smile. "Yeah?" "A little bit." "That's "¦nice." He studied her, and returned the smile. "Yeah," he said. "Kind of is, actually. Votes: 0

Claire was struggling through last summer's diary volume when Myrnin popped in through the portal, wearing a big floppy black hat and a kind of crazy/stylish pimp coat that covered him from neck to ankles, black leather gloves, and a black and silver walking stick with a dragon's head on it. And, on his lapel was a button that said, If you can read this, thank a teacher. Votes: 0

Claire, I-Look, my life is one long series of screw-ups and bad decisions, and I know that. I own that. But you...I just want you to be happy. And it cuts me when you're not." "I'm happy with you." She heard the smile in his voice this time. "So what do you really want? A storybook life in Vampireville, with your life on the line every day and a half?" "I'm considering it," she said. And she was. Votes: 0

Claire. Wake up." She blinked and realized that her head was on Shane's shoulder, and Michael was nowhere to be seen. Her first thought was, Oh my God, am I drooling? Her second was that she hadn't realized she was so close to him, snuggled in. Her third was that although Michael's part of the couch was empty, Shane hadn't moved away. And he was watching her with warm, friendly eyes. Oh. Oh, wow, that was nice. Votes: 0

CLAIRE:your washing right? shane:i'll pay you for it. claire:what? shane:best high score wins claire:no bet 'wash, dish boy Votes: 0

Dammit, Michael, get out of my room, you pervert!" Could you even be a pervert if you were dead? She supposed you could, if you had a working body half the time. "I swear, I'm going to start taking my clothes off!" The cold spot stayed resolutely put until she got the hem of her T-shirt all the way up to her bra line, and then faded away. "Chicken," she said, and paced the room, back and forth. Votes: 0

Define better with that guy. Not all fangs and raaaaar. Votes: 0

Did that remind anybody else of something?" "Yes," Eve said, tapping her lower lip with a bloodred fingernail. "How much I need to shave her head while she's sleeping. Votes: 0

Does it give you déjà voodoo how alike the houses are?" "That's déjà vu, and I hate you right now Votes: 0

Does it hurt?" He bent his head and lightly kissed her forehead. "Only when I laugh." "I'll try not to be funny." "Epic fail, beautiful. Votes: 0

does you costume involve leather?" she'd asked. and he'd said, "Actually, yeah, it might." it really did. it involved a leather dog collar, leather pants and a leash, and the leash was held by Ysandre, who was in skintight red rubber, from neck to knee high boots. she'd topped it off with a pair of devil horns and a red tridant. she'd made Shane her dog, complete with furry dog mask. ***"Breathe," Myrnin said. "I'm not much for it myself, but i hear it's quite good for humans."*** Votes: 0

Don't," Michael said. It was soft, and it was a warning, through and through. "You try to hurt her again and I'll pull your arm off. Votes: 0

Eeek," Shane said. Nothing. Right, Amazon princess, I got the point. Votes: 0

Eve hugged her, hard. "It's beautiful," she said. "What happened to the old frosting?" Shane, sitting at the table, raised his hand. "Took one for the team." "Jesus, you ate it? All of it?" "Nah." He held up the bowl that was sitting in front of him. There was still about half a cup left. "Couldn't finish it all." Eve blinked and looked at Claire, who shrugged and said, "I always thought he was sweet. Votes: 0

Eve took me to teach me how to fence," Claire said. "Not so much how to fence as how to hold a sword and not drop it," Eve said. "And then I fought Oliver to a draw." Shane fluttered his hands. "Oh, and then we were all elected as ice princesses and asked to go to Disneyland!" "Laugh all you want. I'm going to look way better in full skirts than you," Eve said. Votes: 0

Eve was still frowning at the pasta like she suspected it was going to do something clever, like try to escape from the pot. Votes: 0

EVE:bite me chillie boy Votes: 0

Even bipolar vampires needed sleep from time to time, and he was well past his recommended safe dosage of stress. Votes: 0

Even in an apocalypse like this, surely running out of Coke qualified as a disaster. Votes: 0

Excuse me? You're a lady?" "I bought a title on the Internet. I own one square inch of Scotland. And you're changing the subject. Votes: 0

Fire is always ready to burn the hand it warms. Votes: 0

Follow me," Myrnin said. "And do stay together. And by the way, this is the last time I go anywhere with you people. You are all insane. Votes: 0

Goodness," Myrnin said quietly. "I don't think I should be watching this. I don't think I'm old enough. Votes: 0

Happy birthday," she said. "And next time? Eat the stupid cupcake. Votes: 0

Harte sent one of her revived men after him, and Pat sent him back in boxes. Votes: 0

He (Michael) was gone in a whisper of air, hardly making any sound at all, and Claire shivered and leaned against Shane's solid, very human warmth. His arms went around her, and he touched his lips lightly to the back of her neck. "How can you smell this good after the kind of crappy day we've had?" "I sweat perfume. Like all girls. Votes: 0

He dunked his tea bag and watched the results critically. "I really must get a new supplier. This tea is pathetic. America just doesn't understand tea at all. Votes: 0

He had on a funny T-shirt, as usual. Today's featured acartoon figure running from a giant T. rex, and it read EXERCISE: SOME MOTIVATIONREQUIRED. Votes: 0

He had on bunny slippers. These had fangs. They all stared at them in silence for about a heartbeat, and then Shane said, "That is impressively wicked. Crazy, but wicked. Votes: 0

He hung up on her. She'd just been hung up on by a disembodied brain in a jar. Fantastic. Votes: 0

He let Shane drop back down in his chair, and walked out, back stiff. Furious. Shane sat with his hands clutching at the armrests. He exchanged a stunned look with Eve, and they both stood up at once. "No," Shane said. "I did it. Let me fix it." He went off after Michael. Eve chewed her lip and said, "Well, we're either going to see half the house destroyed, or their bromance is going to go all the way. Votes: 0

He rose to his feet and padded down the last few steps silently, came up behind Kim, and leaned over her to say, "I vant to drink your blood" in a heavy, fake Dracula accent. She shrieked, flailed, and a zombie ate her brains on-screen."! Votes: 0

He smiled, and it made his dimples come out. "I think I'm more Batman," he said. "You know, what with all the bats and nighttime activities. And Batman is much cooler." "Geek." His smile widened. "You say the nicest things. Haven't you heard? Geeks run the world now." -BLACK DAWN Votes: 0

He started to touch the mechanism under the keyboard, then pulled his hand back with a snap. "Ah," he said. "Must deactivate the security....Turn around, please." "What?" "Turn around, Claire. It's a secure password!" "You have GOT to be kidding." "Why ever would I joke about that? Please turn. Votes: 0

He was a nice guy, middle-aged, a little tired, like most doctors usually seemed to be, but he just nodded and said, "Let me take a look at him. Shane?" "I'm not dropping my pants," Shane said. "I just thought I'd say that up front. Votes: 0

Her eyes burned, her muscles ached, but in some strange and secret place, she was happy to finally be doing something that wasn't just protecting herself, but protecting other people, too. Votes: 0

Her phone rang again. "What?" she snapped as she answered it. Myrnin, of course. "Are you on your way?" "No!" "Claire, there are things to do." "Here, too," she said. "And I'm staying here, believe me." Myrnin was silent for a beat, and then he said, "Bob would be very disappointed in you." "Bob the spider?" "He looks at you like a mother, you know. I'm surprised at your lack of work ethic. Think of the example you set for"”" She hung up on him and turned the phone on vibrate and relaxed in Shane's arms. Votes: 0

Here. Have a Coke. That's good for a sore throat, right?" "Good for everything," Shane croaked, and took the extended cold can with good grace. "Thanks." "You owe me a dollar," Eve said. "I'll add it to the five thousand you already owe me, though." He blew her a kiss, and she stuck her tongue out at him, and that was the end of the subject, thankfully. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Hey! Sorry, lady, but nobody's staking anybody at this party! I hung a disco ball for this. Votes: 0

Hey," he said softly. He moved closer to the bars, pressing his face between them. "I always said you were jailbait, but this is ridiculous. Votes: 0

His gaze brushed over her, abstract and hungry. "You burn so very brightly, you know" "Yeah," she muttered. "You said. Votes: 0

His smile was bright and sweet and hot enough to melt solid steel. "Is this the part where I kiss you?" "If you like." "Oh," he said, "I like. Votes: 0

Home," he repeated. "Home is where the heart is. Why don't you leave yours here? I'll take very good care of it. Votes: 0

How you going to stop me, cupcake? Hit me with your book bag?" "If I have to. Votes: 0

Human nature was all about shifting blame...and responsibility. How else could you explain concentration camps and genocide and all the awful things people did to each other every day? They just carried on life and pretended like the evil didn't exist, as long as it was happening out of their direct view. Votes: 0

I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane said. 'Then next trip, we hit the strip bar.' I have a gun, Shane,' Eve sighed. What, you think i actually loaded yours?' Eve flipped him off, and Claire laughed. Votes: 0

I am not getting you a brain, because I am not that kind of assistant, Dr. Frankenstein. Votes: 0

I don't see a way in," Eve whispered. Why are you whispering?" Myrnin whispered back. "Vampires can hear us, anyway. Votes: 0

I don't matter here, Shane. I feel like I just don't matter. Stupid, right?" "No," he said. He sounded so gentle it broke her heart. "It's how most people feel most of the time, Claire. You've grown up being special, and this is how most people live their lives...on their own, unnoticed. And they get used to that feeling. It's just new for you. Votes: 0

I feel safer with my old enemy beside me. Votes: 0

I had no name for that particular hue of orange, other than unfortunate. Votes: 0

I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often. Votes: 0

I have permission to live off campus." She didn't say from whom, because it was primarily herself. Votes: 0

I have the feeling I've been"” unpleasant. Votes: 0

I just went to work for a vampire, was scared by a spider, and got knocked down by a tanning bomb. And that's just my day, not my week. Votes: 0

I just"”we were talking, and we fell asleep. I swear, we didn't, um"”'' "˜"˜Yeah, you'd better not have ummed. Votes: 0

I knew we'd wear them down," Eve said. "After all, we really are amazingly cool." And now it was Eve's turn for the high five with Shane. "For a bunch of misfit geeks, slackers, and losers." Which one are you?" Shane asked. She flipped him off. "Oh, right. Loser. Thanks for reminding me. Votes: 0

I knew you'd come,Claire.I knew you would.Dear God,you took your time. Votes: 0

I know, he said. We are into the Bad Idea neighborhood and heading down I Have a Bad Feeling Street. (Shane) Votes: 0

I like the sound of that, crashing Monica's party," he glanced at Michael, then quickly away. "What about you? That break some kind of vampire rules or something?" "Blow me Shane." "Boys," Eve said primly. "Language. Minor at the table." "Well," Shane said, "I wasn't actually planning to do it." Claire rolled her eyes. "Not like it's the first time I've heard it. Or said it." "You shouldnt say it," Michael said, all seriousness. "No, I mean it. Girls should say 'eat me' not 'blow me'. Wouldn't recommend 'bite me' though. Not around here. Votes: 0

I liked you better when you were this timid little kid. What happened?" "I started living with you guys." "Oh, right. Votes: 0

I never forget," Myrnin said in a choked whisper. "Certainly not with your nails in my throat. They're quite an excellent mnemonic device. Votes: 0

I never meant it," he was saying. "Never meant it to happen. Can't stand it, seeing her suffer. Must do something, do something... What do I do? What can I do...? Votes: 0

I only need to know one thing. Am I going to need the flamethrower? Votes: 0

I Promise," Shane said. "You'd better, jerkface," Eve said. "How's the head?" "Taped. It's fine, chicks dig scars. Wait, did you just call me jerkface? Are we back in grade school?" "I love you," Eve said. He closed his moth, fast, because obviously that was not what he'd expected. "I, uh, okay, love you too. Can we stop that? It's uncomfortable." "Jerkface." "Much better. Votes: 0

I stopped in the full force of a patch of sunlight in the lobby window and let my skin soak up the energy. I hadn't realized I needed it until it reached inside and stilled me in a way that only David's touch had been able to achieve. "Why does that feel so good?" I asked. "And don't tell me it's because we've been shut in a room for days." "Like calls to like," he said. "You're made of fire now." "So I'm going to feel like this every time I pass an open flame? Great. Firegasm. Votes: 0

I suppose I'll have to clean up Freddy's brains; I hate to leave a mess for the home owners. Hand me that plastic bag; I need to put it over his head to keep him from leaking. Oh, relax, Freddy; I'll tear an airhole for you." - Mercer Votes: 0

I think I'd fall for you no matter what, Claire. You're kind of awesome. Votes: 0

I think so," she [Claire] said. "Just watch your back, okay?" "Nah, Michael's got mine." He [Shane] looked straight into her eyes. "I've got yours. Votes: 0

I think we can all agree. SHINEY. Votes: 0

I thought that you had stood up for the free will & rights of humans in this town." "Depends on the human," Claire said. "As far as I know, Hitler had a heartbeat, and I wouldn't vote him to be in charge. Votes: 0

I would never build a lawn trimmer," Myrnin said. "What did the lawn ever do to me? Votes: 0

I wrestled futilely, then relaxed as a vine wrapped three times around my throat and squeezed. Right," I choked out, and shut my eyes. "I'll wait here, then. Votes: 0

I'm avampire. I havesecret powers ," he said with a full-on fake Transylvanian accent, which he dropped to say, "Actually, your mom let me in. Votes: 0

I'm faster than the rest of you, if .. Because I'm a vampire," Michael said, and it was some kind of breakthrough for him to say that. "If you get in trouble, I'll be there." "Nice," Shane said. "I'm warming up to this bloodsucking thing, Mikey." "No, you're not." "Okay, no, I'm not, but right now let's pretend I am. Votes: 0

I'm not leaving," Sam said, his eyes fixed on the boy he was holding. "Not until Disney Princess here apologizes, or his head comes off, one of the two. Votes: 0

I'm saying a prayer. Maybe you ought to, too. It's going to take us a miracle to get through this." Whether he was serious or not, Claire sent the prayer up toward heaven, and she thought the others did, too. So it seemed kind of miraculous when the doorbell rang. "At least they're getting more polite when they try to kill us," Shane said. Votes: 0

I'm sorry, Eve. I love you. I'm not letting you do this." She screamed and battered harder. "You love me? You asshole! Let me go! Votes: 0

I'm taking off my shoes.'' "˜"˜Fine. Shoes off.'' "˜"˜And my pants.'' "˜"˜Don't push it, Claire. Votes: 0

If you ask me if I'm imagining it again, I'm going to punch you out, Dead Man Walking." Michael raised his eyebrows and glanced at Eve. "He doesn't sound crazy." "Er," she clarified, "crazier. He sounds like he's back to normal, which is baseline crazy. Votes: 0

I'm a vampire, idiot. I don't have x-ray vision." "Some supernatural monster you are, remind me to trade you in for a werewolf, bro. Probably be more useful right now. Votes: 0

I'm fine with Nature's way, as long as Nature keeps it out of *my* way. Votes: 0

I'm insane, not forgetful. Votes: 0

I'm learning all the time." "Well, you're a scholar. Votes: 0

I'm more worried about you," she said. "You and trouble..." "yeah." She heard the smile in his voice. "We're like that. Votes: 0

I'm still alive. And I'm still fabulous. Votes: 0

In an insane world, sanity made very little sense. Votes: 0

In any group of people, no matter how hard-assed they might appear, there's always a geek. Votes: 0

Is it arrogance if one is truly superior? Votes: 0

Is it crazy right now to say I love you?" She didn't even pause. "Given that I just stabbed you? Seems a little weird, yeah. Votes: 0

Is it him?" Dad asked. "Did he get you into trouble?" "Not me," Shane said. "I've just got that kind of face. Votes: 0

It is a natural stronghold for them"”they can infest this maze of iron and water like a horde of starving cockroaches, and they'll be just as hard to anticipate and to kill in such close quarters." "Wow," Shane said. "You really know how to drum up team spirit. Did you print up Team Total Fail jerseys, too?" Myrnin gave him an entirely crazy smile. "Would you be surprised if I had? Votes: 0

It made her eyes fill up with tears, and she for a few more minutes starting it over, replaying it, watching his lips say the words: "We can be lonely together. Votes: 0

It's like disco inferno up in here Votes: 0

It's a good thing I've got to live with you two or I'd be putting this on YouTube later. And mocking you Votes: 0

It's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what you were going to do." He kissed her again, a warm, damp touch of lips, exquisitely controlled. "But it doesn't matter whether you stay or go. I'll still need you. So if you want to go off to Boston, Ill wait. Right here, whenever you need me. Votes: 0

It's not just a miracle; it's a miracle with chocolate. Best kind. Votes: 0

I've bowed to you for too long, and if I continue to do it, we will all suffer. Votes: 0

Jeez, Claire. If I didn't love you, you'd scare me. Votes: 0

Just who are you planning to call? Ghostbusters? Votes: 0

Keys," she repeated, and slowly stepped back. "What do you mean, keys?" "Car keys. As in, give them up. Now." Shane had that look -- hard, and no bullshit. "We don't have time for your drama, Monica. Nobody does. Votes: 0

Look, I hate good-byes, too. But sometimes, we need them just to survive. Votes: 0

Marriage is a big word for all guys," Shane said. "You know that. It's kind of an allergy. We get itchy and sweaty just trying to spell it, much less do it. Votes: 0

Maybe I should, I don't know leave? Because this is starting to sound like one of those reality shows I don't want to be in. Maybe you guys want to take turns in the confessional booth. Votes: 0

Maybe she'd seen too many Japanese horror movies, and maybe it was just a tingle of warning from generations of superstitious ancestors, but suddenly she knew that what Alyssa wanted was not to be saved, but for Shane to join her. In death. Votes: 0

Maybe you're not his type." Michael said "Oh, now you're just being insulting. Votes: 0

Me and normal have never really been on speaking terms. Votes: 0

Me neither," Shane put in. "Homie don't play that." "I wonder, sometimes, if your generation speaks English at all," Amelie said. Votes: 0

Meditate?" I took my head out from under the pillow, shook dark hair back from my face, and rolled over on my side to look at him. "Excuse me, but the closest I ever got to having a spiritual awakening was dating a yoga instructor. Once. Votes: 0

Michael had to pound me a couple of times to convince me not to go stage a rescue." Shane shrugged. "He hits like a girl, for a vampire. Votes: 0

Michael held me when I got inside, because I was shaking all over. That felt so good. Warm all the way down. Did I mention Michael's feet? They're all the way sexy, and he's always barefoot "“ he hates shoes. I wish he hated pants and shirts, too. Votes: 0

Michael might have become a vampire, but watching him stand outside in the night air, breathing in his freedom Claire thought that was as human as it could get. Votes: 0

Michael patted him on the shoulder. "I like this plan," he said. "You and Eve, picking up cake and flowers, and you can't even say a word. Should be tons of fun." Shane almost choked, and gave Michael a sideways glare. Michael sent him a hundred-watt smile in return"”no fangs, which was probably for the best. Votes: 0

MIchael went to her and put his arms around her.,and we can heard eve let out a little, sad sob as she melted against him. Michael- "Shhh..." he whispered. "It's okay baby Votes: 0

Michael!" Oliver's voice came faint through the front door. "Something you should see, my boy! Look out your windows!" "Trap," Shane said instantly, and reached out to grab Michael's arm as he walked by. "Don't, man." "What's he going to do? Make faces at me? Votes: 0

Michael, don't," Eve said. "He won't hurt us." Andeveryone rolled their eyes at that. Even Jason, which was borderline hilarious. Votes: 0

Michael: 'Hey, remember when I almost didn't let you into the house that first day you came?' Claire: 'Yep' Michael: 'Well, I was dead wrong. Maybe I never said that out loud before, but I mean it, Claire. All that's happened since... we wouldn't have made it. Not me, not Shane, not Eve. Not without you.' Claire: 'It's not me. It's not! It's us, that's all. We're just better together. We... take care of each other.' Shane: 'Stop vamping up my girl, man. She needs coffee.' Michael: 'Don't we all. Vamping up your girl? Dude. That's low.' Shane: 'Digging for China. Come on. Votes: 0

Mind the dead man, my dear. Votes: 0

Moi?" He put his hand over his heart and did his best wounded-innocent look. "You must be thinking of some other uncouth jackass. Which makes me jealous, by the way. Votes: 0

Mom and Dad had a lot to answer for, she decided. She couldn't even be rude to evil vampires who'd caged her boyfriend and were preparing to roast him alive. Votes: 0

Morley put his hand over his heart and bowed from the waist, a gesture that somehow reminded Claire of Myrnin. It reminded her she missed him, too, which was just wrong. She should not be missing Morganville, or anyone in it. Especially not the crazy boss vampire who'd put fang marks in her neck that would never, ever go away. She was doomed to high-necked shirts because of him. But she did miss him. Votes: 0

My dad used to say that life's a journey, but somebody screwed up and lost the map. Votes: 0

My vampire boss, who would like to maybe be my boyfriend, just dropped in to tell me he was running away because Morganville's too dangerous. Votes: 0

Myrnin said softly. "And how is it that you do not understand that HERE, in THIS place, this girl belongs to me, not to you? Votes: 0

Myrnin, drive carefully. Understand?" "Of course." He didn't. Votes: 0

Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She stiffened, shocked, and for a panicked second wondered whether he'd suddenly decided to snack on her neck... but it was just a hug. His body felt cold against hers, and way too close, but then he let go and stepped back. "You've done very well. I'm extremely proud of you," he said. There was a touch of color high in his pale cheeks. "Do go home now. And shower. You reek like the dead." Which, coming from a vampire, was pretty rich. Votes: 0

Myrnin," she said. "He didn't show up at the rendezvous." "And? Dude's crazy, in case you didn't notice recently. He probally went of the chase butterflys or something Votes: 0

Myrnin: "I shall name him Bob, Bob the spider" Claire: "You're insane." Myrnin: "Why Claire, I thought that was part of my charm." (something like that) Votes: 0

Myrnin: "˜Have we been introduced?' Frank: "˜Probably not. Why, you asking me out, sweetheart?' Myrnin: "˜You're not my type, darling. Votes: 0

Myrnin:I could murder a cheeseburger right now Oliver:focus ya fool Votes: 0

News flash, lady. There are no queens anymore," Shane said. He loaded shells in a shotgun and snapped it shut, then searched for a place to strap it on that didn't interfere with the flamethrower. "No queens, no kings, no emperors. Not in America. Only CEOs. Same thing, but not so many crowns. Votes: 0

No way they could threaten him, not even with Amelie; he'd already given Amelie the finger on the way out of Morganville and he clearly wasn't worried about her coming after him"” or, if so, what would happen when she did. Votes: 0

No, Michael was all good. Killed, dismembered, buried, reborn"¦yeah, just another day in the life. Votes: 0

No," Shane said. "I'm not leaving you two here alone. We stick together." "I'm still not kissing you," Michael said. "Tease. Votes: 0

No. --Claire Bullshit! Yes, a world of yes. --Eve Votes: 0

Not everything is about beating your head against the wall until it breaks." "Just most things. Votes: 0

Nothing?Micheal!You're 'playing'!.IN PUBLIC? 'That's new?' Claire whisperd to shhane 'He hasn't played anywhere but our living room since-Teeth-in-neck mime 'You know Oliver' 'Oh.' micheal's face was turning pink.'just put it back,OK?It's no big deal! Eve kissed him. Votes: 0

Now," said Brandons low, cold voice. "Lets not be rude eve. Votes: 0

Of course, I thought I was badass at sixteen, too. Wait, I was badass at sixteen. Oh, yeah. Votes: 0

Oh, he is cute!" Shane said in a fake girly voice. "Gee, maybe we can ask him out!" "Shut up, you weasel. Claire, hit him! Votes: 0

Oh, hey, Claire," she said, and blinked. "Where are you going?" "Funeral," Shane said. On-screen, a zombie shrieked and died gruesomely. "Yeah? Cool! Whose?" "Hers." Shane said. Votes: 0

Oh, try not to sound so much like Mom"”you don't have the ovaries" (Monica Morrell - Last Breath) Votes: 0

Okay, that really shouldn't have happened. And we're not going to talk about that, right? Ever?" "Right," she said. She felt like there was light dripping from her fingertips. Spilling out of her toes. She felt full of light, in fact, warm buttery sunlight. "Never happened." He opened his mouth, then closed it, and closed his eyes. "Claire"”" "I know." "Lock the door," he said. Votes: 0

Okay, this was kissing. Serious kissing. Not just a kiss before moving out, not a good-bye, this was Hello, sexy, and wow, she'd never even suspected that it could feel this way. Votes: 0

Okay," Claire finally said. "I admit, he has significant ninja qualities." "Booyah. I will summon the ninja. Oh, and take a lunch break while we burgle." "You're going too?" "Am I not ninja enough? Are you saying that I lack ninja? Votes: 0

Oliver . . . well. Who knew if Oliver's problem was the disease or just a bad attitude? Votes: 0

One should never create tension between one's footwear. Votes: 0

Paul?" I said. My voice shook a little. "It's Jo." Silence. I couldn't tell what was happening on the other end. Then, very quietly, "Jesus." "No, just Joanne, although I can see how you might make the mistake, coming back from the dead and all. Votes: 0

Pics or it didn't happen." "Dude, little busy for pics. You know, throwing flame. Votes: 0

Promise me you'll marry me. Not now. Someday. Because I need to know." Claire felt a flutter inside, like a bird trying to fly, and a rush of heat that made her dizzy. And something else, something fragile as a soap bubble, and just as beautiful. Joy, in the middle of all this horror and heartbreak. "Yes," she whispered back. "I promise." And she kissed him, and kissed him, and kissed him, while the sun came up and bathed Morganville in one last, shining day. Votes: 0

Promise me, Amelie, that you'll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love." "I hardly think there's any chance of that," Amelie said. "I doubt you have the capacity. Votes: 0

Really? Is he running for Worst Boyfriend Ever?" "In the subcategory of Completely Awesome. Votes: 0

Restrooms at gas stations were an unpleasant and shocking surprise; I had never considered the serious drawbacks of such lazily-cleaned rooms. I was completely unable to ignore the filth, and wasted a burst of power to turn the sink, floors and porcelain toilet into sparkling, clean examples of their kind before using the facility. I felt that was a much less judgmental response than simply blowing the place off the face of the Earth, which was also a distinct temptation, especially when the storekeeper overcharged me for a bottle of cold water. Votes: 0

Right. I've been missing Nutty McFang anyway." "Stop making up names for him." "What about Count Crackula?" "Just stop. Votes: 0

Right. That's the end of the line for you tonight. You're going home, I'm seeing you safe inside, and I'm going home to hide in a closet until this blows over. I suggest you do the same. Votes: 0

Saint Claire, the patron saint of the kick-me sign. Votes: 0

Says the girl dressed up in formal Goth mourning," Shane said. "Seriously, who buys a black lace veil? You keep that on hand for special occasions, like prom and kid's birthdays? Votes: 0

See? My plans don't all suck. Just most of them. Votes: 0

Seriously, Shane? Ditto? That's the best you can do?" Shane and Michael exchanged identical looks and shrugs. Guys. "Let me show you idiots how it's done," Eve said, and hugged Claire fiercely. She kissed her on the cheek. "I love you, CB. Please take care of yourself, okay?" "I love you, too," Claire said, and suddenly her throat felt tight and her eyes burned with tears. "I really do." Shane and Michael watched them with identical expressions of blank bemusement, and finally Shane said, "So basically, it's what I said. Ditto. Votes: 0

Seriously," Shane said, "this kind of is the worst situation we've ever been in, right?" "Speak for yourself," Michael said. "I got myself killed last year. Twice." "Oh yeah. You're right"”last year really sucked for you. Votes: 0

Shane - who knows about Shane? Planet Shane is a lovely place a long way from here. Votes: 0

Shane looked faintly injured. "I make it my business to know everything about silver. And I saw your notes. I study up on everything when it comes to your boss, anyway." There was a flicker of jealousy about that, but she didn't have time, or energy, to consider it very much. Not even whether or not she liked it. Votes: 0

Shane looked"¦pale. Pale and shaken and"”how predictable was this?"”pissed. Votes: 0

Shane padded back to the couch and flopped, sucking on his own can of soda. Eve shot him an exasperated look. "Yeah, man, thanks for bringing me one, too." The raccoon eye make-up exaggerated her eye roll. "Dork." "Didn't know if you wanted zombie dirt sprinkled on it or anything. If you're eating this week. Votes: 0

Shane settled his flamethrower more comfortably on his shoulders. "Ladies? After you." "Rude," Claire said. "I was being polite!" "Not when you have a flamethrower. Votes: 0

Shane was silent a moment, then let out a long breath. "I bet I could convince you if I could get through these bars. . . ." "You'd get arrested all over again." "Well, you're just that tempting. Jailbait." He kissed her fingers, which made her shiver all over; his lips lingered warm on her skin, reminding her of what it felt like to be alone with him, in that timeless... Votes: 0

Shane, honey, in Morganville, friends are the only things that keep you alive. Votes: 0

Shane, in case we don't "¦ don't come out of this, I wanted to say"¦" He glanced over at her, and she felt her whole body warm from it. She remembered that look. It made her feel naked inside and out, but not in a creepy kind of way. In a way that felt"¦. Free. "If what you say is true, and I guess it has to be, I think I know why we're "¦ together," he said. "I think I'd fall for you no matter what, Claire. You're kind of awesome. Votes: 0

shane: so is world war fifteen over out there? claire:i think so Votes: 0

She came awake, stomach rumbling, and opened her eyes to see a plate being held right under her nose. When she reached for it, Shane snatched it back. "Nuh-uh. Mine." "Share!" she demanded. "Man, you are one grabby girlfriend." She grinned. It always made her feel so fiercly warm inside to hear him say that- the girlfriend part, not the grabby part. "If you love me, you'll give me a taco." "Seriously? That's all you got? What about you'll do sexy, illegal things to me for a taco?" "Not for a taco," she said. "I'm not cheap." "They're brisket tacos." "Now you're talking. Votes: 0

She didn't know what Liam made his coffee with, but it had to be magical sparkles and crack beans, because it was the most delicious stuff she'd ever tasted. Votes: 0

She doesn't usually back down that easily." "Maybe she's got class." Eve snorted. "Trust me," she said. "That girl's got no class at all. Votes: 0

She dug in her backpack, found her cell phone, and checked for coverage. It was kind of lame in Morganville, truthfully, out in the middle of the prarie, in the middle of Texas, which was about as middle of nowhere as it was possible to get unless you wanted to go to Mongolia or something.... Claire started dialing numbers. The first person told her that they'd already found somebody.... The second one sounded like a weird old guy. The third one was a weird old lady. The fourth one... well, the fourth one was just plain weird. Votes: 0

She keeps asking me where we're going." "Yeah," another voice said. It was Shane, pulling up a chair beside Claire. "Girls do that. They've always got to be taking the relationship somewhere." "That's not true!" "It is," he said. "I get it; somebody's got to be looking ahead. But it makes guys think they're-" "Closed in," Michael said. "Trapped," Shane added. "Idiots," Claire finished. Votes: 0

She looked back to see Sam standing there at the edge of the strip of sunlight inside Common Grounds, staring after her with an expression on his face like he'd lost his best- his only friend. Votes: 0

She looked creepy/adorable. Votes: 0

She smacked him so hard his momma felt it. Votes: 0

She smells better," Claire said. "And she made me cookies. Votes: 0

She was almost at the top of the steps, and Shane was right behind her, when she heard Myrnin say, in a quiet voice that was like the old Myrnin, the one she actually liked, "I'm sorry, Claire. I never meant - I'm sorry. Sometimes I don't know... I don't know what I am thinking. I wish... I wish things could be like they were before. Votes: 0

She was poison in a pretty bottle. Votes: 0

She was staring at you.'' "˜"˜What can I say? Irresistible.'' "˜"˜Shane, it's not funny. I just"”you should be careful.'' "˜"˜Always am.'' Which was an absolute lie. Shane's eyes fixed on hers, and she felt a burst of heat inside that crept up to burn in her cheeks. He smiled slowly. "˜"˜Jealous?'' "˜"˜Maybe.'' "˜"˜No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse. Votes: 0

She was starting to feel a little like a hamburger at a dieters' convention. Nobody was likely to snack on her, but absolutely everybody noticed she was edible. Votes: 0

Shut up!" Eve yelled from somewhere upstairs. "Jackass!" "You know, when people say that, I just hear the word awesome, Votes: 0

So we do nothing? --Claire We do the best nothing you've ever seen. --Michael Votes: 0

So you'll just kill anyone who frightens you. Who could hurt you." "Well"¦yes. Votes: 0

So, been attacked by any vampires yet?" "Not one." "Zombies? Giant spiders? Water monsters?" It's been really quiet on the supernatural front" "Too bad, 'cause I got attacked by a devil dog. It was not awesome. Votes: 0

Sorry, is my new Djinn name Mushroom ? Because I don't like being kept in the dark and fed bullshit, David. Just so you know. Votes: 0

Stop being so..." "Charming?Attractive?Irresistible? "I'm going with arrogant. Votes: 0

Sure," she said, and hugged the laptop bag closer. "What could go wrong?" Michael's eyes flashed to meet hers in the rearview mirror. Besides everything, I mean," she said. Votes: 0

Sure. Knock yourself out. No, really. Hammer to the head, works every time." Claire Votes: 0

Take her home. And-" "Say nothing- yes, yes, I heard you the first seven hundred times," Myrnin said, much too sharply. "I'm ancient. I'm not deaf. Votes: 0

Take the back door," she said. "Claire, you and your strang friend-" "Eve," they both said simultaneously, and Eve held out her fst for a bump. "Or, you could call me Eve the Great, Mistress of All She Surveys. Eve for short. Votes: 0

Tell me he's not talking to Brandon," Claire said. "Um"¦ Ok. He's not talking to Brandon." "You're lying." "Yeah. He's talking to Brandon. Look, let Shane do his thing, okay? He's not as stupid as he looks, mostly. Votes: 0

That's brain tissue. How can you-?" Claire shut her mouth, fast. "Never mind. I don't think I wanna know." "Truly, I think that's best. Please take it." He showed his teeth briefly in a very unsettling grin. "I'm giving you a piece of my mind." "I so wish you hadn't said that. Votes: 0

That's it? That's your big goodbye?" Eve asked. Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need guy CliffNotes." "Guys aren't deep enough to need CliffNotes." "What were you waiting for, flowery poetry?" Shane snorted. "I hugged. I'm done. Votes: 0

That's kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so okay. Votes: 0

That's very rude," Myrnin said. "I haven't brought my fangs our for some time. Not in mixed company, anyway. Votes: 0

The author wishes to thank: Good fortune, Godiva chocolates, and Slim-Fast Votes: 0

The door banged open and Eve rushed out, flushed and mussed and still buttoning her shirt. "It's not what you think." She said. "It was just - oh OK, whatever, it was exactly what you think. Now WHAT? Votes: 0

The only way to stop a rebellion is to crush it with blood and fire, and to wound them so they'll never dare to raise a hand again. Votes: 0

The problem with ruling by fear is that eventually, when the fear fades, fury replaces it. Votes: 0

The vamp in McMann's stared at me. I guess he didn't like the Goth look. Most of them don't; somehow they think I'm making fun of them. Which I totally am. Votes: 0

There is a certain freedom in giving up all hope. One is no longer bound by the cords of dread or fear; you simply move toward the inevitable without thinking on the consequences. Votes: 0

There is no such thing as unlimited trust. At some point, all beings with free will can, and will, betray you when you're no longer pursuing the same goals. Votes: 0

There is two feet of space between us, and about a mile of separation. Votes: 0

There were so many layers of reality to the world. Nothing stopped for death; nothing stopped for grief or horror or tragedy. Votes: 0

There were things out there in the world, things that vampires feared, and now those things were here. She was only seconds out of a very light, fitful sleep, but she knew that the nightmares had followed her effortlessly right into the real world. The draug. They weren't vampires; they were something else, something that moved through water, formed out of it, dragged vampires down to a slow and awful death. Votes: 0

They don't know you're secretly a badass? Votes: 0

THTL"” too hot to live Votes: 0

Trav, if you cross us -- " "I know. You'll get me. I'll try not to pee all over myself in terror. Votes: 0

Turn down the porn soundtrack! Trying to concentrate here!-Shane Votes: 0

Ummm"¦" She licked her lips. "Define fun." "Quit doing that, jailbait. It's distracting. Votes: 0

Unless you want to hang a This Vein for Rent sign around your neck, move already! Votes: 0

Want me to warm up the sauce?" "Do we do that? I mean, it's in a jar, right? Can't you just dump it over the pasta?" "Well, you can, but it tastes better if you warm it up." "Oh." Eve sighed. "This is complicated. No wonder I never cook. Votes: 0

Want to play baseball?'" she asked. Shane's eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. "What?'" "First base,'" she said. "You're already there.'" "I'm not running the bases.'" "Well, you could at least steal second.'" "Jeez, Claire. I used to distract myself with sports stats at times like these, but now you've gone and ruined it. Votes: 0

We can be lonely together Votes: 0

Well, I can throw a mean comeback, so there's that. I will crush them on wit. Votes: 0

Well," Claire said, "at least we have tacos. Everything goes better with tacos. Votes: 0

Well," he said, "I think we've found our way in. We just wait until they're duking it out, but trust me, these Humans First types don't have a lot of staying power or they'd have been at the gym with me before. I doubt Grandma Kent there is going to do a lot of damage." He pointed at a gray-haired, hunched lady in a shawl, carrying what looked liked a gardening tool. "It's like Plants Versus Zombies, and I'm not rooting for the zombies, weirdly enough. Votes: 0

Well," Naomi said cheerfully, "what's the worst that can happen?" They were silent, considering that, because there were just so many possibilities. But in the end, it was a better idea than Facebook. Votes: 0

What did I do?" he said. "Cake! It's cake! Delicious cake! Votes: 0

What do you think it is?" "It could be anything from a lawn trimmer to a bomb, for all I know." "I would never build a lawn trimmer," Myrnin said. "What did the lawn ever do to me? Votes: 0

What's burning?" "Your brain. Votes: 0

What's her name? Claire, what's her name? Votes: 0

What's your name?' she asked, and surprised herself. But for some reason, she wanted to know. Dean's brother"”he hadn't been just some nameless Bad Guy Number Four. This vampire wasn't,either. He had a name, a history, maybe even people who cared what happened to him. My name is none of your business,' he said, and continued to stare out the window, even though there was nothing but blurry brick out there. Can I call you None for short? Votes: 0

Whatever, crazy chick who maybe lives here and maybe also breaks into Michael's house when they're all gone. I'm out. Have a nice delusion. -Shayne Votes: 0

What's possible?" - she asked "Anything," he said absently. "But that's not what I was talking about. Oh, hello, Claire. You're in good time. I need an extra pair of hands." "As long as I keep them attached," she said, which earned her a startled stare. "The things you say to me, you'd think I was some sort of monster." -- Myrnin and Claire Votes: 0

What's with the disco lights?" Michael said, rolling down the window between the driver's compartment and the back. Eve turned around, and her face brightened. "You like it? I thought it looked really cool. I saw it in a movie, you know, in a limo." "It's cool," Michael said, and smiled at her. She smiled back. "Can't wait to lie here and watch it with you." Claire said, "You don't have to wait; it's working now. Look--Oh. Never mind." She blushed, feeling stupid that she hadn't gotten that one in the first second. Eve winked at her. Votes: 0

When giants fought, ants were crushed. Votes: 0

When she set Shane's glass of Coke down in front of him, she did it with probably a little too much emphasis; he glanced up at her with a question-mark expression.[...] "˜"˜What?'' Shane asked her, and took a drink. "˜"˜Did I forget to say thanks? Because, thanks. Best Coke ever. Did you make it yourself? Special recipe? Votes: 0

When things seem calmest, that is the time you should fear the most, it's when you have the most to lose. Votes: 0

Where are you going?" "To get a Coke!" "Would you"”" "No! Votes: 0

Who are you calling?" (claire) Pizza hut" (shane) Loser" (claire) Votes: 0

Who are you?" because even now, she couldn't let her questions go. "What are you?" That face that wasn't a face smiled. It was the most terrible thing she'd ever see, ever. "Magnus" he said. "I'm the end. Votes: 0

Why did you destroy Manny's office, then?" "I--can't breathe--" "That is the point of choking you," I pointed out. "Haste, please, if you want to live." -Cassiel Votes: 0

why don't you just get the bunny slippers with fangs Myrin? Votes: 0

Why was it the hot mean girls always ran in packs, like hyenas? Votes: 0

Won? He's one of them! How exactly is that winning?" Michael shook his head, moved up behind her, and put his hands on her shoulders. He kissed the nape of her neck gently. "I don't know, Eve. I'm just telling you what I heard. He got some kind of agreement out of the vampires. And it was because Amelie loved him." "Yeah, loved him enough to kill him and turn him into a bloodsucking fiend," Eve said grimly. "How sweet. Romance isn't dead. Oh, wait. It is. Votes: 0

Yeah, and by the way? How much does it suck that I'm an adult if I kill somebody, and not if I want a beer? Votes: 0

Yeah, I know. Terror Aerobics. Just wait until they get it at the gym. It'll be bigge than pilates. --Eve Votes: 0

Yeah, she was hot, all right, but I think she had the hots for you - kept saying how she saw you over at the Waterhouse last year and you were all, like, wow, amazing. It was like a menage a trois, only you weren't there, thank God. Votes: 0

Yes," he said. "I am sure. I double-checked everything after you went home yesterday. I even made a few improvements, just in case." The first part of that reassured her. The second part... not so much. "What kind of improvements?" "Oh, nothing, really. Mostly just streamlining. You really did very well; I certainly don't want you to think that I am one of those people who has to be in control all the- Oh, well, I suppose that's actually true- I do have to be in control all the time. But only because I am in charge, of course. Votes: 0

You are not my high school crush, idiot." "Great. I can die happy, then. Votes: 0

You are so lucky I'm too tired to murder you right now. Votes: 0

You are the weirdest girl ever." "Please. You live with Eve. Votes: 0

You can't be serious," Eve said. "Guys. People get eaten in places like this. At the very least, we get locked in a room and terrible, evil things get done to us and put on the Internet. I've seen the movies." "Eve," Michael said. "Horror movies are not documentaries. Votes: 0

You can't go around... licking things that come out of a water treatment plant. That's just... unsanitary. Votes: 0

You couldn't be romantic if your life depended on it." "You know what's lucky? Most bad guys don't ask you to be romantic on command, so that probably won't matter. Votes: 0

You did what was right for those who agreed with you, and that is all in the past. We are talking about our future. Oliver, we cannot live as we did. Votes: 0

You have not been sticking your dirty fingers in my sauce,'' Eve said, and pointed her wooden spoon at him. He quickly took the finger out of his mouth. "˜"˜First off, they're not dirty. I licked them first. Votes: 0

You know what I mean. And by the way, you should slow down." I sighed. "You're kidding me. This is coasting. This is little old lady speed." "NASCAR drivers would have heart attacks. Slow down before we get a ticket." "Chicken. Votes: 0

You know what we call pedestrians in Morganville? Mobile bloodbanks. Votes: 0

You look like a Goth factory exploded all over you!" he called as she ran down the hall. "Love you, too, jackass! Votes: 0

You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comforting that you can hear it." He smiled, and it was the old Michael, the one she'd first met before all the vamp stuff. "Yeah, I know it is. Sorry. Just stay behind me if there's trouble." "You sound like Shane." "Well, he did say he'd kill me if I got you hurt. I'm just looking after my own neck." "Liar. Votes: 0

You okay?" he asked me. I nodded, unable to say anything that would really cover how I felt. "Then get out of the way." "Huh?" "Your legs. Please Votes: 0

You think that because I want to do what's right, because I want to make things better, I'm weak," Claire said. "Or that I'm stupid. But I'm not. It takes a lot more strength to know how bad the world is and not want to be part of that, give in to it. And I do know, Kim. Believe me. Votes: 0

You were leaving, and you didn't even know if I was okay. Votes: 0

You were right," she said. "You were always right, about everything. And I will always love you, Sam. Forever. Votes: 0

You're kind of a psycho. I get that." "I might be," Monica agreed, and gave her a slow, strange smile. "You're one smart little freak. Now run away, smart little freak, before I change my mind and stick you in one of these old suitcases for some architect to find a hundred years from now." Claire blinked. "Archaeologist." Monica's eyes turned winter cold. "Oh, you'd better start running away now. Votes: 0

You're not going to suck.'' "˜"˜Not at the guitar, anyway,'' Shane said, deadpan. Claire punched him in the arm. "˜"˜Ow. Votes: 0

You're not seriously going out again, are you?" "Seriously, yeah. Bowling. Her name's Laura. If you want more details, you're gonna have to download the video like everybody else. Votes: 0

Your education or your life, Claire. I'd rather you be alive and a little bit dumber. Votes: 0

Your father's an asshole. It's not a disease. You don't have to catch it. Votes: 0

You're dead," I repeated. "So why are you in my dream?" He raised the bill of his olive drab ball cap with one finger. " Good question. Morbid, isn't it?" "What?" "Dreaming about dead peolpe. Creepy. You ever see a therapist about that?" "I'm not -" Even in dreams, I couldn't win an argument. Even when he was dead. Votes: 0

You're just full of awesome; did you know that? Votes: 0

You're much shorter than my mom." "Brat," she said, surprised into a giggle. "That's no way to talk to a vampire." "Bloodsucking brat." "Better" he said. Votes: 0