“He’s a gloomy sort. I noticed that right away. When he smiles though, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. When he smiles at me, it’s like nothing I’ve ever felt.”
“Aidan smiled. “He’s the amazing and beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” he replied, his voice choking off with emotion.”
“He smiled like he couldn't help it. She couldn't believe it. He was actally smiling, teeth and all. Had she ever seen him smile before? No, she realized, because right now, it was such a jarring thing to witness that for a moment it felt as though she was sharing the car with a stranger.”
“...I have never seen him smile like that—it’s intoxicating, especially because I never thought he would smile like that at me.”
“I’ve perfected the art of the fake smile. It’s not so difficult when you are completely numb.”
“I think you’re the saddest person I’ve ever met. It’s like you’re drowning in it.”