The Game

I could walk home faster than this truck moves.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.348

I noticed you’ve been spending time with one of the Cullens.
Billy Black, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.352

Maybe it’s none of my business, but I don’t think that is such a good idea.
Billy Black, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.352

You seem… well informed about the Cullens. More informed than I expected.
Billy Black, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.352

What I meant to say was, don’t do what you’re doing.
Billy Black, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.353

The phone rang and I sprinted downstairs to get it. There was only one voice I wanted to hear; anything else would be a disappointment. But I knew that if he wanted to talk to me, he’d probably just materialize in my room.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.354

Did you ever hear anything more from Edward Cullen?
Jessica Stanley, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.355

Well, I sort of have a date with Edward Cullen tonight, and he wanted to introduce me to his parents…
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.356

Wait… Which one is Edwin?
Charlie Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.357

Don’t embarrass me with all the boyfriend talk, okay?
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.357

I hope you’re getting the Spanish Inquisition out of your system now.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.358

You must really like this guy.
Charlie Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.358

I quickly shot him a dirty look. He winked behind Charlie’s back.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.358

Enough humor at my expense. Let’s go.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.359

You take care of my girl, all right?
Charlie Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.359

Wear your seat belts.
Charlie Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.359

I gave up trying to help him and focused on not hyperventilating.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.360

Run the whole way? As in, we’re still going to run part of the way?
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.360

You smell so good in the rain.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.361

It seems I’m going to have to tamper with your memory.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.361

Bella, you don’t really think I would hit a tree, do you?
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.362

I knew there was a second part to my brilliant defense, but I couldn’t quite call it back.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.363

Damn it, Bella! You’ll be the death of me, I swear you will.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.363

You’re indestructible.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.363

Now let’s get out of here before I do something really stupid.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.363

Don’t forget to close your eyes.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.364

Oh, you’re the only one who’s allowed to get mad?
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.365

I’m never angry with you — how could I be? Brave, trusting… warm as you are.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.365

I infuriate myself. The way I can’t seem to keep from putting you in danger. My very existence puts you at risk. Sometimes I truly hate myself.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.365

I love you. It’s a poor excuse for what I’m doing, but it’s still true.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.366

Bella was being unintentionally funny.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.367

Eerie, isn’t it?
Emmett Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.367

Go team!
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.367

His run was more aggressive, a cheetah rather than a gazelle, and he quickly overtook them. The grace and power took my breath away.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.367

He’s been the odd man out for far too long; it’s hurt me to see him alone.
Esme Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.368

You don’t mind, then? That I’m… all wrong for him?
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.368

You’re what he wants. It will work out, somehow.
Esme Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.368

Emmett hits the hardest, but Edward runs the fastest.
Esme Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.369

Yes, stay very still, keep quiet, and don’t move from my side, please.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.373

That won’t help. I could smell her across the field.
Alice Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.373

I’m sorry, Bella. It was stupid, irresponsible, to expose you like this. I’m so sorry.
Edward Cullen, Twilight, Chapter 17, p.374