Evernight (2008) (edit title/settings)

Flavia-Adriana edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Wednesday, January 23, 2013.

• Edited a quotation: “"It’s funny—whenIt’s funny — when people call you “shy,” they usually smile. Like it’s cute, some funny little habit you’ll grow out of when you’re older, like the gaps in your grin when your baby teeth fall out. If they knew how it felt—reallyfelt — really being shy, not just unsure at first—theyfirst — they wouldn’t smile. Not if they knew how the feeling knots up your stomach or makes your palms sweat or robs you of the ability to say anything that makes sense. It’s not cute at all."all.”Bianca
• Edited a quotation: “"Self-knowledgeSelf-knowledge is better than self-control any day," Raquel said firmly. "And I know myself well enough to know how I act around cookies."cookies.”Raquel
• Edited a quotation: “"TheThe silence between us stretched out, but it wasn't awkward. Sometimes there are people you can be quiet with, and you never feel the need to fill the gap with meaningless chit-chat. I'd only become that close to a couple people in my hometown, and I'd always thought it took years. Lucas and I were already there. "there.”Bianca
• Edited a quotation: “"II apologized to her once for spending less time with her, but she blew it off. "You're in love. That makes you actually kind of boring to people who aren't in love. You know, the sane ones."ones.”Raquel
• Edited a quotation: “"ThunderThunder rumbled. My heart beat faster. I turned away from Evernight for the last time and looked back at the flower as it trembled upon its branch. A single petal was torn away by the wind. Pushing my hands through the thorns, I felt lashes of pain across my skin, but i kept going determined. But when my fingertip touched the flower, it instantly darkened, withering and drying as each petal turned black. "black.”Bianca
• Edited a quotation: “"BackBack when I was five, I thought my mom was being mean to me, so I decided to run away. Carried my slingshot with me because I was a big strong man, you see. Could take care of myself. I believe I also took a flashlight and a package of Oreos." Despite my embarrassement, I couldn't help smiling. "I think you packed better than I did." I swaggered out of the house where we were staying and took myself all the way to...the far corner of the backyard. There I made my stand. Stayed out there all day, until it started to reain. I hadn't thought about taking an umbrella." The best laid plans." I sighed. I know. It's tragic. I cam back in, all wet and my stomach aching from eating about twenty Oreo, and my mom--who is a smart lady even is she drives me nuts--well, she acted like nothing happened." Lucas shrugged."shrugged.”Lucas
• Edited a quotation: “"VicVic knelt by Lucas's side. "You look like crap, by the way." "Thanks for breaking it to me gently." Lucas took a deep breath, then groaned."groaned.”Vic and Lucas
• Edited a quotation: “"II was the only one who knew the whole truth about Lucas--who he really was, and what we felt for each other. The truth was all I had left of him, and I would have to carry it alone."alone.”
• Edited a quotation: “"LucasLucas seemed to have realized our prediciment at the same moment I had. "I haven't got my credit card with me. Kinda left in a hurry. We just spent the only cash I had in my pocket." Too-bright signs from the few open stores made mee squint. "We'd have been better off with a slingshot and Oreos."Oreos.”Bianca
• Edited a quotation: “"Suspicion,"Suspicion," he said. "Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He's a genius." "Starring Cary Grant." When Lucas gave me a look, I added, "You have your priorities, I have mine."mine.”Bianca and Lucas
• Edited a quotation: “"LucasLucas should've run out of there that instant. Instead he stared at me through the glass and slowly unfolded his hand opposite mine so that our hands were pressed againtsagainst the pane of glass, fingers to fingers, palm to palm. We each move closer, so that our faces were only inches apart. Even with the stained glass, window between us, it felt as intimate as any kiss we'd shared."shared.”
• Edited a quotation: “"II know we only talked once-" "But it meant something to you." Our eyes met for only an instant. "It meant something to me, too. I just didn't realize - Well, I thought it was only me."me.”Bianca and Lucas
• Edited a quotation: “"DoDo you question my authority? I am the headmistress of Evernight!" It was Balthazar who answered her by casually slinging his crossbow back upon his shoulder so that it just happened to be aimed straight at Mrs. Bethany. He wasn't threatening her, exactly, but it was very clear that he wasn't going to back down. As she jerked upright in shock, Balthazar drawled, "School's out."out.”Balthazar and Mrs. Bethany
• Edited a quotation: “There are people who enjoy meeting strangers, who can strike up conversations and make friends quickly, but I'd never been one of those people. Anything but. It's funny- when people call you "shy", they usually smile. Like it's cute, some funny little habit you'll grow out of when you're older, like the gaps in your grin when your baby teeth fall out. If they knew how it felt -really being shy, not just unsure at first- they wouldn't smile. Not if they knew how the feeling knots up your stomach or makes your palms sweat or robs you of the ability to say anything that makes sense. It's not cute at all. "all.”

Danielle I edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

• Added a quotation: “Balty looks like he’s not having any fun. He looks like he never had any. Like he wouldn’t know fun if it started dancing around yelling ‘I’m fun’ in his face.”Vic

Shelfari edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, October 22, 2010.

• Edited a quotation: “"It’s funny—when people call you “shy,” they usually smile. Like it’s cute, some funny little habit you’ll growgrow out of when you’re older, like the gaps in your grin when your baby teeth fall out. If they knew howhow it felt—really being shy, not just unsure at first—they wouldn’t smile. Not if they knew how the feelingfeeling knots up your stomach or makes your palms sweat or robs you of the ability to say anything that makesmakes sense. It’s not cute at all."”Bianca
• Edited a quotation: “"Thunder rumbled. My heart beat faster. I turned away from Evernight for the last time and looked back at the flower as it trembled upon its branch. A single petal was torn away by the wind. Pushing my hands through the thorns, I felt lashes of pain across my skin, but i kept going determined. ButBut when my fingertip touched the flower, it instantly darkened, withering and drying as each petal turned black. "”Bianca
• Edited a quotation: “"Back when I was five, I thought my mom was being mean to me, so I decided to run away. Carried my slingshot with me because I was a big strong man, you see. Could take care of myself. I believe I also took a flashlight and a package of Oreos." DespiteDespite my embarrassement, I couldn't help smiling. "I think you packed better than I did." II swaggered out of the house where we were staying and took myself all the way to...the far corner of the backyard. There I made my stand. Stayed out there all day, until it started to reain. I hadn't thought about taking an umbrella." TheThe best laid plans." I sighed. II know. It's tragic. I cam back in, all wet and my stomach aching from eating about twenty Oreo, and my mom--who is a smart lady even is she drives me nuts--well, she acted like nothing happened." Lucas shrugged."”Lucas
• Edited a quotation: “"I know we only talked once-" "But"But it meant something to you." Our eyes met for only an instant. "It meant something to me, too. I just didn't realize - Well, I thought it was only me."”Bianca and Lucas

Madame Papier edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

• Added a quotation: “The gargoyle was still staring, as though he were wondering how anybody could look that dorky. Or maybe he was mocking the total failure of my escape plan. At least I wouldn’t have to look at his ugly stone face any longer.”Bianca

<==*Scarleth*==>™ edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, May 21, 2010.

• Added a quotation: “There are people who enjoy meeting strangers, who can strike up conversations and make friends quickly, but I'd never been one of those people. Anything but. It's funny- when people call you "shy", they usually smile. Like it's cute, some funny little habit you'll grow out of when you're older, like the gaps in your grin when your baby teeth fall out. If they knew how it felt -really being shy, not just unsure at first- they wouldn't smile. Not if they knew how the feeling knots up your stomach or makes your palms sweat or robs you of the ability to say anything that makes sense. It's not cute at all. "”

<==*Scarleth*==>™ edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, May 21, 2010.

• Added a quotation: “"Do you question my authority? I am the headmistress of Evernight!" It was Balthazar who answered her by casually slinging his crossbow back upon his shoulder so that it just happened to be aimed straight at Mrs. Bethany. He wasn't threatening her, exactly, but it was very clear that he wasn't going to back down. As she jerked upright in shock, Balthazar drawled, "School's out."”Balthazar and Mrs. Bethany

<==*Scarleth*==>™ edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, May 21, 2010.

• Added a quotation: “"I know we only talked once-" "But it meant something to you." Our eyes met for only an instant. "It meant something to me, too. I just didn't realize - Well, I thought it was only me."”Bianca and Lucas

<==*Scarleth*==>™ edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, May 21, 2010.

• Added a quotation: “"Lucas should've run out of there that instant. Instead he stared at me through the glass and slowly unfolded his hand opposite mine so that our hands were pressed againts the pane of glass, fingers to fingers, palm to palm. We each move closer, so that our faces were only inches apart. Even with the stained glass, window between us, it felt as intimate as any kiss we'd shared."”

<==*Scarleth*==>™ edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, May 21, 2010.

• Edited a quotation: “"Lucas seemed to have realized our prediciment at the same moment I had. "I haven't got my credit card with me. Kinda left in a hurry. We just spent the only cash I had in my pocket." Too-bright signs from the few open stores made mee squint. "We'd have been better off with a slingshot and Oreos."”Bianca
• Added a quotation: “"Suspicion," he said. "Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He's a genius." "Starring Cary Grant." When Lucas gave me a look, I added, "You have your priorities, I have mine."”Bianca and Lucas

<==*Scarleth*==>™ edited the memorable quotes of Evernight Friday, May 21, 2010.

• Added a quotation: “"Lucas seemed to have realized our prediciment at the same moment I had. "I haven't got my credit card with me. Kinda left in a hurry. We just spent the only cash I had in my pocket." Too-bright signs from the few open stores made mee squint. "We'd have been better off with a slingshot and Oreos."”