How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I, on the other hand, found some strange refuge in being with Ada Taylor, whom I quickly discovered was a lot more than just a pretty girl in unbuttoned blue jean shorts and a bikini top. (11.2)
It might seem callous of Cullen to put so much time and effort into a new relationship while his brother is missing, but it's really his way of coping. All that female attention helps him keep his mind from going to a very dark place.
Quote #8
The movie was just interesting enough to stay focused until Ada took it upon herself to start making out with me. This was the other thing teenagers in Lily did on Friday nights—Lucas and Mena were engaged in the same sort of behavior in the front seat. (13.128)
It's a dream come true: Cullen is finally getting physical with the girl of his dreams, and he's one hundred percent into it. Now he's just got to play it cool so he can seal the deal…
Quote #9
We leaned against her car, her talking, me listening. She said things like, "Sorry, but Mom is really strict, and she'd kill me if she knew I had a boy stay over," and "I think my dad might have heard us whispering, but I don't think he'll say anything."
"Next time," she said, "we'll have to find a better place."
"Right," I said, unable to restrain my smile. (13.166-168)
Cullen may have been kicked out of Ada's house unceremoniously in the wee hours of the morning, but it was worth it. After all, he's sleeping with the hottest girl in school, Ada Taylor, and she's all but promised a repeat performance.