“Breathe. Stand still. Blend in. Don't cough. Shhh, heart. Don't beat so loud...”

“What are memories if they are so painful?”

“Make art, make a statement, make a protest. It's up to you”

“Friends are what count in this life, that's what I always think,”

“Cut it out, brain. Behave”

“You still trying to save me, Mallory?" Ty asked quietly.Her heart was hammering so loud she couldn't hear herself talk. "I can't seem to help myself.""I don't need saving."No. No, he sure didn't. He was strong and capable, and more than able to take care of himself. "What do you need?""You," he said simply. "Only you.”

“The simple rule: some get saved, but most don't. The choices are important before the years begin to go so very fast.”