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1 " I think my wearing a paper-bag dress will actually attract more stares " he said dryly "
― Amy Tintera , Reboot (Reboot, #1)
2 " Forgive me?' he asked as he put his fists in position. His eyes big and round, like a puppy begging for a treat.'Yes,' I said with a laugh.'Do it again,' he said, bouncing up and down in happiness.'Do what?''Laugh.''Make you a deal. If you're able to punch me, I'll laugh.''You're so weird. "
3 " He had been willing to die because he refused to take a life.But me, I contemplated shooting everyone. "
4 " Want to dance?" He scooped me into his arms before I could reply. "We have music this time. And I don't have to punch you when we finish.""You don't have to. But if I step on your feet too many times you can feel free. "
5 " Humans had a brightness to them, a glow that only death extinguished. "
6 " It was true that all Reboots were attractive, in a way. After death, when the virus took hold and the body Rebooted, the skin cleared, the body sharpened, the eyes glowed. It was like pretty with a hint of deranged.Although my hint was more like a generous serving. "
7 " I need you to be better," I said."You're really not concerned about him eating me?" he asked, holding his arm out again."It'll grow back in a minute.""That's totally not the point. I'm traumatized. "
8 " I had to admire his ability to keep that smile on his face, even when things sucked "
9 " I think people immediately assumed I was yours so they stayed far away.' He met my eyes and smiled. 'I was. I am.' He leaned forward and brushed his lips to mine. 'Yours. "
10 " Do that thing where you look blank, like you have no feelings at all. I think that's just my face. "
11 " He turned to me. His expression was serious, but I liked how it softened slightly when he looked at me. Like the way he looked at me was different from how he looked at everyone else. "
12 " Are we going to do my leg next?" he asked. "Can I get some warning next time? A quick 'Hey I'm going to snap your bone with my bare hands right now. Brace yourself. "
13 " Hey, nice landing!" Addie called, and I turned to see her standing next to her shuttle, grinning. I laughed and shrugged my shoulders. "They're all still alive!""Sort of a low bar you set for yourself, huh?" Beth asked, playfully punching my shoulder as I helped her out of the shuttle. "
14 " Don’t make me punch you anymore, okay?” he whispered. I nodded, opening my eyes.“You have to punch other people, though. "
15 " Try not to scream when I break your bones. It bothers me. You can cry if you want; that's fine." He burst out laughing. I didn't realize that was a funny statement. "Got it," he said, trying unsuccessful to cover his grin. "Screaming, no. Crying, yes "
16 " Sex and love went together. Not here. The teenage hormones were still here, but the feelings were gone. "
17 " Thank you,” he said when he released me. “For coming with me. For not giving me shit about wanting to see my parents.” “I have most definitely given you shit.” “Then thank you for giving me minimal shit. "
18 " I stayed awake and kept watch. Plus you look all cute and nonlethal when you sleep. "
19 " Fine,” I said, holding my gun out. I didn’t need it anyway. With the way the guy was shaking, I could take his gun, break his neck, and dance on the body in two seconds flat. "
20 " Do that thing where you look blank, like you have no feelings at all.” “I think that’s just my face. "
