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
Rachel Caine
Related He looks," Simon had once said to Isabelle, "like he's thinking about something deep and meaningful,... CASSANDRA CLARE Scott, if your life had a face, I would punch it. I would punch your life in the face. BRIAN LEE O'MALLEY Bianca Olivier- Hear me out. Would you eat a hamburger if there was any chance it could punch you in... CLAUDIA GRAY Bite Me!-Shane Collins to Eve Rosser. The Morganville Vampire Series RACHEL CAINE Hear me out. Would you eat a hamburger if there was any chance it could punch you in the face? ... CLAUDIA GRAY Just looking at him made Andrew feel tense and irritated. It was wonder perfect strangers didn't go ... JANE DAVITT If Monday had a face... I would punch it. ANONYMOUS I like to open for a band as it brings on sort of a challenge and it makes things more interesting. ... KELLY JONES Come on," I said. "I've got some questions for Thoth. And then I'm going to punch him in the beak. RICK RIORDAN That first play, man, that was like a punch in the face. ANDREW FLOGEL If Jewel Quest was a person, I would punch them in the effing face. CHARLEEN L. SCOTT when im mad i usually punch a wall but that doesnt work so when your mad you dont need to punch a wa... DALLY SALAD That is why things happen to him. That is why he has to take a punch every once in a while. He is lu... DONALD BRASHEAR Whenever I look back To the art Once I craved I wanna punch Square in face<... IRFA RAHAT Sometimes you just need to punch them in the face. JUSTIN DECECA Why vent to face book? You can't punch someone in the face on a computer... JOHN T WALSH Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you ... RACHEL CAINE I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane sai... RACHEL CAINE Why don't you bring your face up here and let me punch it? Then you can tell me (if I'm stronger). SHAQUILLE O'NEAL God please give me patience, if you give me strength I will just punch them in the face. ANONYMOUS Harry: "And what if I wave my wand and nothing happens?” Ron: “Throw it away and punch him ... J.K. ROWLING Gotta have my make up, in case I run into Joey and he wants to beat the shit out of me. Gotta look m... GEORGE CARLIN If anybody doubts my loyalty to my country, I'll punch him in the nose, and I don't care how old he ... WILLIAM WYLER If you had a face like mine, you'd punch me right on the nose, and I'm just the fella to do ... STAN LAUREL I'd rather somebody punch me in the face than drop my sax. CLARENCE CLEMONS I wanted to punch him and understand him at the same time. SHANNON A. THOMPSON When karma comes back to punch you in the face, I wanna be there... just in case it needs help AUTHOR UNKNOWN Is it him?” Dad asked. “Did he get you into trouble?” “Not me,” Shane said. “I’ve... RACHEL CAINE It felt like we were in a heavyweight championship fight, too. It was just a punch to the face. Ther... MICHAEL STRAHAN He has blinding hand speed and great dexterity. He can punch going forwards and backwards which is t... DON KING He came in my office one day and had this sheepish look on his face, like there was something on his... JEFF PYLE I have never wanted to punch a highway in the face as badly as I do right now. SEANAN MCGUIRE I was about ready to quit, ... and he started licking my face to make me snap out of it. He knew I w... GEORGE MITCHELL You'd get punched in the face. Everybody in the room gets to punch you in the face. ... It just does... TOM ROSSLEY They're very athletic, have a big (offensive line) and run the ball very well. We know they come and... TOM SAWYER You need something," he said, and when I stared at him, he added, "Your face." "My face?" ... JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT I didn't have time to react before I got a sucker punch to the face. It was like one of the players ... GUY LAFLEUR I didn't want to be in hell, even for a moment. I sure as hell wasn't going there just to spit in th... ANNE RICE It was a slug-out. Just punch for punch. We were fortunate to get the last punch in. KAY YOW I think I'd be too hard on a boy -- every day, trying to make him a man, getting him ready for white... CHRIS ROCK Remind me to thank God I don’t have a sister.” Caine eyed him critically. He was a filthy h... V.S. CARNES Punch me." "Don't be absurd." "Come on, punch me, Barrons." "I'm not punching you." KAREN MARIE MONING Don't take life too seriously. Punch it in the face when it needs a good hit. Laugh at it. COLLEEN HOOVER I think that's the way it is. When you love someone. Something happens to them, and it's a punch in ... RICK YANCEY If you bring in a lefty to face Eric (a left-handed hitter), and then he has to face Frank Thomas ri... BILLY BEANE Both girls jumped at a hard blow on the door. Eve hastily unlocked the door and stepped back as it f... RACHEL CAINE When he shall die, Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of ... WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE I need to explain all this to Adam in private. I can't get McGillicuddy to explain it to him. Someth... JENNIFER ECHOLS There's only one of him, she thought, and he's right here. He knows I'll like a song befo... RAINBOW ROWELL His smile was bright and sweet and hot enough to melt solid steel. "Is this the part where I kiss yo... RACHEL CAINE You let her get away?” Caine demanded, forgetting Sam for the moment. “I didn’t let her g... MICHAEL GRANT Maybe I didn't try as hard as I ought when he started calling you names. Serves him right, the... LISA MANTCHEV Im not going to change my ways, just to please you or appease you, inside a crowd five b... DAVE MATTHEWS BAND I turn around from the window and for the first time I see him... It is Richard, smiling at my surpr... PHILIPPA GREGORY When all that 'pretty boy' stuff started, I was like, 'Me?', ... I thought of myself as a weird-look... CHARLIE SEXTON It got to the point where he hurt [Nielsen] several times by accident, and he just backed off when h... GEORGE PETERSON I began to think about God. I mean, the notion of a Supreme Being existing somewhere began to creep ... ERICH SEGAL I'm the rose within the concrete that simulates the struggle, yet the blossom reveals defeat. THE WRITTEN FACE I love everyone! I love to be around some people, I love to stay away from others, and some I'd jus... ANONYMOUS He'd never forget what Naasir had said to him when Dmitri yelled that he didn't intend to bury anoth... NALINI SINGH Well, he needed it. He was about to cry, and the next time I saw him he had a smile on his face, so ... LARRY WHEELER I could smack her, punch her in the face, but then I see what she can't hide from me. I've seen it b... MARY BETH MILLER You betcha. If I get to punch a manic, lanky jerk in the face, my night will be complete.” I gave ... ALEXANDRA MARTIN We've played each other seven times in the last two years so we know each other. We know they're goi... ALAN BARTON You don’t want none of this, man. Stay out of it.” Preppy looked around Syn, obviously wanting s... A.E. VIA I don't like him," I explained. "He annoys the hell out of me ninety-six percent of the time, and so... KODY KEPLINGER I saw the female drop to the ground and start screaming. She got back up and I saw a large male, cle... ALLEN WRIGHT I don't know if I'd say six furlongs is too short for him. He doesn't like dirt in his face too much... BOBBY FRANKEL Michael patted him on the shoulder. “I like this plan,” he said. “You and Eve, picking up cake... RACHEL CAINE You can't let him get away with this!" Penny shrieked. Caine wasn’t having it. “You stupid... MICHAEL GRANT I met Roger Ebert at an independent-film awards or something. And he said, 'When I saw you just ... LEO FITZPATRICK I snapped. He didn't need to go on with it after full-time and there was some frustration in it [the... BEN TUNE So the moment he walks in the door I snap, “I swear if you cry, I'll kill you here and now.” SUZANNE COLLINS The thing about Strummer was he walked it like he talked it, ... He didn't cop out. He didn't show o... BILLY BRAGG People can always say I don't look impressive enough, but they can't argue over how strong I am once... F.C. YEE Simulation Tobias kisses my neck. I try to think. I have to face the fear. I have to take... VERONICA ROTH Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn, We should have sat us down to wet Right many ... THOMAS HARDY Come, gentle night; come, loving, black-browed night; Give me my Romeo; and, when I shall die,<... WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE She hit him. Hard. Right in the face… “Holy shit,” said Quinn. “Would it be wrong if I ... BRIGID KEMMERER If there is a snap election, he will run if only to prove that the Filipino people love him and that... DIDAGEN DILANGALEN I shook the stick at him and boy, he gave me a good little punch. About a dozen lengths later he jus... RUSSELL BAZE I’m not a kid!” she told Shane hotly. “I’m only, like, a year younger than Eve!” “A... RACHEL CAINE It seems like every rock he turns over, excessive spending and fiscal mismanagement is staring him i... ANTHONY COLEY I was probably the best that ever walked this earth. And I could take a punch. I could deliver a pun... LARRY HOLMES Caine tried to roll to his feet, but something was jabbing him in the crouch. He shook off the stars... MICHAEL GRANT She struggled against him and then kicked him with her knee, right between his legs. He won’t be t... AMBER M. KESTNER At first, he would take a couple punches in order to get his big punch in. Taking him out of that mo... FRANK BAILEY I will gouge out your eye and punch you in the brain! FVZZBALL I felt something like a punch and then heat. I touched myself and saw the blood. JUAN JIMENEZ The most important thing about a man is what he believes in the depth of his being. This is the thin... HUGH STEVENSON TIGNER I wake up and I see the face of the devil and I ask him, "What time is it?" And he says, ... DIAMANDA GALáS Then, in the spirit of benevolence, "Your face is well balanced." She slapped him encouragingly on t... C.S. PACAT I couldn't see his face, because the light came in from behind him and he was in shadow, and he said... STEVE MARTIN Dorian’s going to love this.” She glared. “I swear to God, you tell him, and I’ll... NALINI SINGH Having to face him at a competency hearing is like getting to hell and finding out that the only foo... JODI PICOULT Fight back, Laia. For Darin. For Izzi. For every Scholar this beast has abused. Fight. A scream burs... SABAA TAHIR My little man,” she said. “No.” She stretched out her hand to him. “Come.” ... MICHAEL GRANT I haven't got the face to look up and tell him what it all means. And then people in here are just r... BILL MULLINS That sounds like a blast. I’m definitely in,” Shane added once we filled him in on our idea. ANDREA HELTSLEY This is crap," Shaun said, withdrawing his arm. "Right," I agreed. "Absolutel... MIRA GRANT
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Claire. Wake up.” She blinked and realized that her head was on Shane’s shoulder, and Michael wa... RACHEL CAINE Okay, this was kissing. Serious kissing. Not just a kiss before moving out, not a good-bye, this was... RACHEL CAINE Want to play baseball?’” she asked. Shane’s eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. “... RACHEL CAINE Survival," I said softly. "It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to d... RACHEL CAINE She came awake, stomach rumbling, and opened her eyes to see a plate being held right under her nose... RACHEL CAINE Shane looked…pale. Pale and shaken and—how predictable was this?—pissed. RACHEL CAINE But that quickly faded, and he frowned. "You're bleeding," he said. "What happened?" Claire sig... RACHEL CAINE Damn, Claire. Warn a guy before you do a face-plant on the floor next time. I could have looked all ... RACHEL CAINE Perv." He pointed to himself. "Male and eighteen. What's your point? RACHEL CAINE Now," said Brandons low, cold voice. "Lets not be rude eve. RACHEL CAINE See? My plans don’t all suck. Just most of them. RACHEL CAINE Dammit, Michael, get out of my room, you pervert!” Could you even be a pervert if you were dead? S... RACHEL CAINE OMG OMG OMG, Shane is totally crushing on the new roomie! I can’t believe it. I always pictured Sh... RACHEL CAINE You are not my high school crush, idiot.” “Great. I can die happy, then. RACHEL CAINE It’s in Latin.” “So? What does it say?” “I don’t read Latin!” “You’... RACHEL CAINE You’re kind of a psycho. I get that.” “I might be,” Monica agreed, and gave her a slow,... RACHEL CAINE Oh, hey, Claire,” she said, and blinked. “Where are you going?” “Funeral,” Shane said... RACHEL CAINE I’m not a kid!” she told Shane hotly. “I’m only, like, a year younger than Eve!” “A... RACHEL CAINE Shane - who knows about Shane? Planet Shane is a lovely place a long way from here. RACHEL CAINE Is it him?” Dad asked. “Did he get you into trouble?” “Not me,” Shane said. “I’ve... RACHEL CAINE Kid,” Richard said wearily, “I am not in the mood. I haven’t slept in thirty-six hours, my sis... RACHEL CAINE She wasn't absolutely sure who kissed whom this time. Maybe it was gravity tilting, stars exploding.... RACHEL CAINE Michael!” Oliver’s voice came faint through the front door. “Something you should see, my boy!... RACHEL CAINE Bite me RACHEL CAINE Crosses?" "Definitely" "Why?" "Because they're evil, soulless, bloodsucking fiends?"<... RACHEL CAINE Have I mentioned how hot Michael is? Hot, hot, hot. I mean, all guitar players are crushworthy - it'... RACHEL CAINE The second bathroom's downstairs - that's kind of the emergency backup bathroom when Shane's in ther... RACHEL CAINE There's a ghost in this house! An unquiet spirit!" Unquiet spirit?" Shane said under his breath... RACHEL CAINE That's kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so okay. RACHEL CAINE And if you dont come back from the dorm, I'm the one who has to explain to Micheal how I let you go ... RACHEL CAINE You know," Shane said twenty minutes later, "I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart p... RACHEL CAINE You're still here. No beer. I'm not corrupting a minor." "But you're a minor," she point... RACHEL CAINE Hell,' Shane spit in disgust. 'I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.' He tossed her the bat... RACHEL CAINE Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later.' It was the perfect motto for Morganville. RACHEL CAINE Scoot over, man. I don't like you that much." "Dick. That's not what you said last night." RACHEL CAINE That's it? That's your big goodbye?" Eve asked. Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need... RACHEL CAINE What are you going to do? Are you going to live in the dark, locked in here? Afraid to look out, ans... RACHEL CAINE Crap, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" "I'm thinking we have about fifteen vampires a... RACHEL CAINE Happy birthday,” she said. “And next time? Eat the stupid cupcake. RACHEL CAINE Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle o... RACHEL CAINE My dad used to say that life's a journey, but somebody screwed up and lost the map. RACHEL CAINE If you ask me if I'm okay again, I'm going to smack myself in the face just to punish you. RACHEL CAINE Shane looked down at the staked vamp at his feet. 'Claire?' 'Yes?' 'You staked a vampire w... RACHEL CAINE No, not you two. Stay here.' 'Does he just not get how unfair and sexist that is?' Eve asked. '... RACHEL CAINE Another thing I don't want on my tombstone," Shane said. You have others?" Claire asked.<... RACHEL CAINE You. O Positive. How many exits?" "What?...Oh shit, did you just call me by my bloodtype? RACHEL CAINE Whatever, crazy chick who maybe lives here and maybe also breaks into Michael's house when they're a... RACHEL CAINE I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have to kick his predatory ass." RACHEL CAINE Promise me you’ll marry me. Not now. Someday. Because I need to know.” Claire felt a flutte... RACHEL CAINE Can I come back and see you sometime?" "Long as you bring me some chocolate," Gramma said, and ... RACHEL CAINE Better broke than dead. RACHEL CAINE Welcome to Morganville.You'll never want to leave.And even if you do...well, you can't. Sorry about ... RACHEL CAINE Jealous?" "Maybe." "No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse. RACHEL CAINE I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow... RACHEL CAINE Don't run I never liked fast food RACHEL CAINE Delighted," Jess said. "I think all houses should be stuffed with books. It makes them--" "Home... RACHEL CAINE Oh, God, it's early," he groaned. "Hell. Well, at least I can grab the bathroom first." Claire ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" RACHEL CAINE I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane sai... RACHEL CAINE ...will you be so kind as to provide me with a few places where I might look for a murderer?" "... RACHEL CAINE Because you've got guy parts, you're automatically a better mechanic than me? I don't think s... RACHEL CAINE Me neither,” Shane put in. “Homie don’t play that.” “I wonder, sometimes, if your gen... RACHEL CAINE I have no idea what that is, but yawn, anyway, just on principle. Eat up. Pancakes is brain food. RACHEL CAINE I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane contin... RACHEL CAINE Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you ... RACHEL CAINE Boys. I'd turn gay if they weren't so sexy. RACHEL CAINE Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might ... RACHEL CAINE How'd you get to be so good at this?" "I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin... RACHEL CAINE Yeah, I get it; you're a vampire," she said. "Creepy. And okay, a little hot, I admit." "You d... RACHEL CAINE Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over a... RACHEL CAINE Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Mayb... RACHEL CAINE Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” RACHEL CAINE She can go with us to the lab and keep Myrnin pinned down while we pull the plug, if he's not... you... RACHEL CAINE You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comf... RACHEL CAINE He's not doing anything he shouldn't be doing, right?" "Like what?" "Like hitting on you.... RACHEL CAINE Doorman: Good morning Mr. Peaknis Mr. P.: Go to hell RACHEL CAINE So don't preach at us like you're some kind of saint. You're just another sinner. RACHEL CAINE But why can't we just order what we need? Or buy it?" Myrnin flicked the silver ring on his rig... RACHEL CAINE Two more of the gamers Claire had gifted with the invitation stumbled by; one grabbed Claire's arm a... RACHEL CAINE You are not trapped in the box forever," Myrnin said, "as you well know. But I still need you, so yo... RACHEL CAINE Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anymore." Eve RACHEL CAINE I never forget,” Myrnin said in a choked whisper. “Certainly not with your nails in my throat. T... RACHEL CAINE Stay where I am? Jesus Christ, what choice do I have? This house is twenty-five hundred squ... RACHEL CAINE Afternoons are hard. Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anym... RACHEL CAINE There are three parts to learning: information, knowledge and wisdom, A mere accumulation of informa... RACHEL CAINE [Myrnin to Claire about their costumes of Pierrot and Harlequin, respectively] "Don't they teac... RACHEL CAINE Claire stretched out against the wall and kissed it. "Glad to see you, too," she whispered, and pres... RACHEL CAINE Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE Michael patted him on the shoulder. “I like this plan,” he said. “You and Eve, picking up cake... RACHEL CAINE Jason talking about Michael - "Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE You're seriously going to worry about what people think right now?" "No, I'm worrying about peo... RACHEL CAINE Hey, Mikey? You get her hurt and I'll end you." "You let anything happen to Eve and I'll do the... RACHEL CAINE I’d kiss you, too, if I was closer.”(claire) “I wouldn’t,” Michael said. “I don’t... RACHEL CAINE No,” Shane said. “I’m not leaving you two here alone. We stick together.” “I’m stil... RACHEL CAINE Your father's an asshole. It's not a disease. You don't have to catch it. RACHEL CAINE The universe explodes, hell freezes, and Shane does something resonable. RACHEL CAINE What about Myrnin?' Eve swallowed, almost choked, and Michael patted her kindly on the back. Sh... RACHEL CAINE That's brain tissue. How can you-?" Claire shut her mouth, fast. "Never mind. I don't think I wanna ... RACHEL CAINE At the very leadt, we can grab Monica and hustle her skanky ass back to her dad wile you brave, stro... RACHEL CAINE Does it give you deja voodoo how alike the houses are?" "That's deja vu, and I hate you right n... RACHEL CAINE Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back.... RACHEL CAINE Funny how physics didn't go away when you were murdered. RACHEL CAINE Maybe I should, I don't know leave? Because this is starting to sound like one of those reality show... RACHEL CAINE He looked down at himself and laughed softly. ‘‘My dark side dresses better than I do.’’ He ... RACHEL CAINE Clumsiness would be just as deadly an opponent. RACHEL CAINE See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more o... RACHEL CAINE You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. RACHEL CAINE Are you in the car that's almost caused three accidents on North Vance?" Hannah asked. "Because I'm ... RACHEL CAINE karma's a bitch, and so am I RACHEL CAINE Don't play his game. Play yours. RACHEL CAINE I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often. RACHEL CAINE A rap at the back door made her jump, and she peered through the window for a long time before she e... RACHEL CAINE Claire to Myrnin: "Do the guards at the mall know you're out?" He didn't look up. "That's very doubt... RACHEL CAINE You brought me grenades. You are officially the best girlfriend ever. RACHEL CAINE Stop being so..." "Charming?Attractive?Irresistible? "I'm going with arrogant. RACHEL CAINE No bacon for you." "Then no eggs for you. Either of you." Eve glowered at him. "Prisoner e... RACHEL CAINE You're sure he's not a vampire?' Claire said.'I've seen movies. They're sneaky.' She was kidding. Ev... RACHEL CAINE Bathroom, maybe? Which is where I need to go." "Ooh, me, too," Eve said. The boys rolled ... RACHEL CAINE I can handle Glory." "Can you?" Eve asked. "Because I notice you never call her Gloriana. Just... RACHEL CAINE You better check your playlist. Because you are on the wrong track. RACHEL CAINE Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She ... RACHEL CAINE You humans, always eating. I'll make you soup. You can eat it while you keep working." Myrnin set as... RACHEL CAINE Are you armed?" Oliver asked her. She glanced down at her backpack and instantly, instinctively... RACHEL CAINE Is this your bedroom?" she asked, and turned to look at him. Myrnin straightened and jammed the big ... RACHEL CAINE Marriage is a big word for all guys,” Shane said. “You know that. It’s kind of an allergy. We ... RACHEL CAINE Shane dragged Eve's suitcase into the room and dumped it on the floor beside her bed. “Hey, Dark P... RACHEL CAINE This won't stop her from getting elected," Shane said. "Stupider people get elected all the time. It... RACHEL CAINE And somewhere in heaven, Versace sheds a single, perfect tear. RACHEL CAINE Shane padded back to the couch and flopped, sucking on his own can of soda. Eve shot him an exaspera... RACHEL CAINE What in the hell is going on around here?” she yelled. “Could you guys keep it down to aircraft-... RACHEL CAINE You’re not seriously going out again, are you?” “Seriously, yeah. Bowling. Her name’s L... RACHEL CAINE Mom logic. RACHEL CAINE Her eyes burned, her muscles ached, but in some strange and secret place, she was happy to finally b... RACHEL CAINE The vamp in McMann’s stared at me. I guess he didn’t like the Goth look. Most of them don’t; s... RACHEL CAINE But – Michael, you said you didn’t know Oliver, and–” “I didn’t, until he killed me... RACHEL CAINE She dug in her backpack, found her cell phone, and checked for coverage. It was kind of lame in Morg... RACHEL CAINE Because you know, I’m your best friend, but you’re just not that badass, man. RACHEL CAINE Yeah, she was hot, all right, but I think she had the hots for you - kept saying how she saw you ove... RACHEL CAINE Unless you want to hang a This Vein for Rent sign around your neck, move already! RACHEL CAINE Michael held me when I got inside, because I was shaking all over. That felt so good. Warm all the w... RACHEL CAINE Tell me he’s not talking to Brandon,” Claire said. “Um… Ok. He’s not talking to Brand... RACHEL CAINE Don’t!” Lillian yelled, and put up her arms when Shane pulled back the bat. “Hell,�... RACHEL CAINE Of course, we could all die soon. I'm writing because Michael's patrolling the house and Shane and C... RACHEL CAINE I’m saying a prayer. Maybe you ought to, too. It’s going to take us a miracle to get through thi... RACHEL CAINE Not bad,” she finally said. “At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time.” “Mad... RACHEL CAINE You’re still here. No beer. I’m not corrupting a minor.” “But you’re a minor,” she ... RACHEL CAINE I’d say over my dead body, but I think you already made that point,” Michael snapped. “Thanks ... RACHEL CAINE Eve said, in a high, squeaky, airless voice, “The ghost! You’re the ghost Miranda was talking ab... RACHEL CAINE It's called being polite; they probably didn't teach you that at home. Doesn't mean I like you or an... RACHEL CAINE She's nice when it suits her. That doesn't mean she's nice. RACHEL CAINE Claire sighed. She supposed people always did like that sort of girl, and always would. And secretly... RACHEL CAINE Shane groaned. "Yo, Drama Princess, want to tone it down a little? Somewhere, Sandra Bernhardt wants... RACHEL CAINE Home," he repeated. "Home is where the heart is. Why don't you leave yours here? I'll take very good... RACHEL CAINE Give the girl some credit. At least she told you, instead of letting you figure it out on your own."... RACHEL CAINE Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Alw... RACHEL CAINE She smells better," Claire said. "And she made me cookies. RACHEL CAINE Trav, if you cross us -- " "I know. You'll get me. I'll try not to pee all over myself in terro... RACHEL CAINE You were leaving, and you didn't even know if I was okay. RACHEL CAINE Girl, it's an umbrella, not a Lamborghini, RACHEL CAINE Monica's eyes were fierce and fiery, but she didn't move, and after a second she turned and ran up t... RACHEL CAINE I like the sound of that, crashing Monica's party," he glanced at Michael, then quickly away. "What ... RACHEL CAINE You shouldn't be afraid of me because I'm a vampire. You ought to be scared because you just trash-t... RACHEL CAINE What time is it?" "Three a.m. Michael's making a snack. You want anything?" "Um...no. Than... RACHEL CAINE Things happen. Things that physics and math and crap that gets measured in a lab can't explain. Peop... RACHEL CAINE And girls are much more mature.” Eve nodded wisely. “So you’re about ten years older than Shan... RACHEL CAINE I don’t read Latin!” “You’re kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn’t that the in... RACHEL CAINE Run first, mourn later. RACHEL CAINE In her experience, groups of friends like that just didn't open up to include underage, undersized g... RACHEL CAINE He loped off down the hall, and she felt a pure burst of fury. Boys. Why were they always such dumba... RACHEL CAINE We're not exactly going to the wilderness, Shane. You don't have to take everything. There are vendi... RACHEL CAINE Bite Me!-Shane Collins to Eve Rosser. The Morganville Vampire Series RACHEL CAINE Unfortunately, mortal life is very fragile, and very short. Yours could be shorter than usual. RACHEL CAINE Y si eres tan lista como pareces, deberías saber que es una estupidez creer que la ciencia lo resue... RACHEL CAINE No, no era una superheroína, pero era otra cosa. Era una persona... con recursos. RACHEL CAINE bite me. oh wait, you can't from way out there." - eve RACHEL CAINE I can't simply adopt strays because they seem winsome. RACHEL CAINE Hell, I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her. RACHEL CAINE Okay, that really shouldn't have happened. And we’re not going to talk about that, right? Ever?”... RACHEL CAINE At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time." "Made myself a batch with it," Shane said... RACHEL CAINE We're clear," she said. "You're kind of a psycho. I get that RACHEL CAINE shane:do we have a choice michael:dont think so shane:then screw im gitting tired lets go... RACHEL CAINE That’s kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so OK. RACHEL CAINE Run first," Shane said. "Mourn later." It was the perfect motto for Morganville." "C... RACHEL CAINE Hell,” Shane spit in disgust. “I can’t hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.” He tossed her... RACHEL CAINE Mortals simply aren't what they used to be," he said. "A thousand years ago, you would have bartered... RACHEL CAINE There once was a kindly farmer who found a viper freezing on the ground in the snow. Please help me,... RACHEL CAINE Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Sinc... RACHEL CAINE Did you bring me a hamburger? Did I-No,Myrnin,I didn't bring you a hamburger.Bizarre.He'd neve... RACHEL CAINE I didn't bring you here," he said. "You think you're Miss Special Destiny of the year?" "No," I... RACHEL CAINE You're dead," I repeated. "So why are you in my dream?" He raised the bill of his olive drab ba... RACHEL CAINE It's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what yo... RACHEL CAINE Shane’s dad stopped the van,” Claire said. “He took Monica as a hostage.” For a second,... RACHEL CAINE He dunked his tea bag and watched the results critically. “I really must get a new supplier. This ... RACHEL CAINE What’s burning?” “Your brain. RACHEL CAINE Um… Eve…can I ask…?” “About what?” Eve was still frowning at the pasta like she sus... RACHEL CAINE Of course, I thought I was badass at sixteen, too. Wait, I was badass at sixteen. Oh, yeah. RACHEL CAINE You know, I thought you were a mousy little thing when I first saw you, Claire, but you're not, are ... RACHEL CAINE I am sorry my decisions do not meet with your approval, but nevertheless, they are mine, and the con... RACHEL CAINE Mom and Dad had a lot to answer for, she decided. She couldn’t even be rude to evil vampires ... RACHEL CAINE