Suzanne Young Quotes & Sayings

To fall in love with him even though I was right here?"
"You're not really my type, Abe," I say.
"I'm too handsome?" He grins.
"Too evil. — Suzanne Young

When the deaths first started increasing, there were all sorts of rumors. From defective childhood vaccines to pesticides in our food - people grasped for any excuse. — Suzanne Young

I have to live if I want to be remembered. — Suzanne Young

Other than the fact that I'm entirely sick of Mexican food, Abe might be in there. And he might accidentally-on-purpose drop a plate of enchiladas into Harlin's lap if we're together. — Suzanne Young

Forever just us. — Suzanne Young

I control my fear with love..." -Audrey — Suzanne Young

He lets me take the orders, standing at my side like
my own personal Mexican food encyclopedia — Suzanne Young

He was surrounded by love, and he used that power to create. — Suzanne Young

Every day's a gift, Audrey. Don't waste it. — Suzanne Young

If it's meant to be, you'll find each other again. — Suzanne Young

You don't matter, Dallas," he says seriously. "You don't matter the way she does and you know it. I love her. And that's all I'm going to say about it. — Suzanne Young

In my head I hear a whisper, or rather the memory of a whisper. The familiar voice is soft, and it warms me from the inside out as it murmurs a name: Charlotte. — Suzanne Young

I've already loved you twice, — Suzanne Young

Harlin smiles softly and steps up, wrapping his arms around me as he brings his lips to my ear. I close my eyes. "I hate every second I'm away from you," he says. "Don't ever doubt that." And then he kisses me. — Suzanne Young

Things are not exactly going to plan. — Suzanne Young

It's nice to meet you, Elise," he says, a slow, sexy smile pulling at his lips. "I'm Harlin. — Suzanne Young

But when it comes to Michael Realm, I might be a little murderous. But just a little. He pinches his fingers together. — Suzanne Young

Deacon was good, too-almost as good as me. His charisma draws people in, even if it's only a facade. — Suzanne Young

I'm going to kick his ass for touching you," he growls. "And for wrecking my bike."
"I'm glad I came first in that sentence."
"Baby, you always come first. — Suzanne Young

And while I'm at it, I'll find out what's wrong with your sister, too. — Suzanne Young

It's taken me all this time, all this loss, to realize what really matters is now. — Suzanne Young

It doesn't matter who you come from. It matters who you become. — Suzanne Young

You know I'm never going to be able to not kiss you again, right?" he said. "For the rest of my life, every time I look at you, I'll have to kiss you. — Suzanne Young

It was in that small lack of movement that Poet could see true horror. A mirror held up to the human race and how it can be manipulated. Ruined. — Suzanne Young

Was I a science experiment? Did he want to pin me down and dissect me? — Suzanne Young

Jeremy takes the money and heads toward the back bedroom to get dressed.
"Chinese? I'll come with," Henry calls, but then pauses to look at us, one eyebrow raised.
Harlin laughs and puts his arm around me. "Don't even say it," he warns. "You'll embarrass her." But he always says it.
"Charlotte," Henry begins in a mock parental tone, "when two people love each other, they may have certain urges. Protection is an important - "
"Oh my God!" I cover my ears and laugh. I wait until his lips have stopped moving before I drop my arms. — Suzanne Young

No, I don't have a boyfriend. I stabbed the last one. — Suzanne Young

Your time for crossing is over. Now you must help Harlin find the Forgotten and lead them to their destinies. And, of course, extinguish the Shadows where you can. — Suzanne Young

Like my soul is wearing thin. — Suzanne Young

For a moment we knew what it felt like to be free. — Suzanne Young

Have you seen my daughter?"
"Daughter?" I'm the worst liar ever. I stare at Sarah's tall, imposing father and try to smile. "She's getting us a table?"
He narrows his gray eyes, and then tightens his mouth. "Is that a question or a statement?"
"Statement?" I'm so blowing this.
He exhales and nods. "Well, then. I guess I'll see you in the banquet room."
Harlin grins as Sarah's father walks away. "You are so subtle, Charlotte. Are you a ninja?"
"Shut up."
"I'm sure he didn't find that at all suspicious."
"Harlin!"
He laughs and kisses the top of my head. "I'll stop," he says. "But where is Sarah? You might want to find her before we sit down for chicken with that man. What will you say if he asks you to pass the mashed potatoes? Mashed potatoes?" Harlin finishes, imitating my voice. — Suzanne Young

In the river. With James. Swimming — Suzanne Young

Harlin needs you," she whispers. "He loves you too much."
I smile a little. "I know. But I like that about him. — Suzanne Young

THE AIR IN THE ROOM TASTES STERILE. THE LINGERING scent of bleach is mixing with the fresh white paint on the walls, and I wish my teacher would open the window to let in a breeze. But we're on the third floor so the pane is sealed shut - just in case anyone gets the urge to jump. I — Suzanne Young

Truth is, I don't know what Deacon wants anymore - it's not just physical. Whatever it is must scare him, though, and I'm the one who ends up getting hurt. So I make the concerted effort to resist his temptation, even if sometimes I'd like nothing more than to surround myself with his affection. — Suzanne Young

In my hand I hold a small guardian angel figurine set in a smooth, clear
stone. It's beautiful, a promise of love. Of forever. — Suzanne Young

You're still home?" I ask. "It's not even curfew."
"Thought I'd grace you all with my presence." She pauses to smile. — Suzanne Young

What can I say? You bring out the devil in me."

"That's not a comforting thing to tell a pastor's daughter, — Suzanne Young

There is still so much I want to know, want to ask. But before I can say anything else, the world stops. There's silence around me.
I wait a beat, and when I finally sit up, I find Harlin waiting for me - ready to start again. — Suzanne Young

But I can't rewrite history. I can only live with what's left. — Suzanne Young

My eyes are trained on the trees, but my heart begins to race. "Maybe it's time you try," I say. I'm not in denial; I've always known Realm was hiding something. But now, here, I'm scared of what he has to say. — Suzanne Young

In the movies there are always these poignant moments when people work out their misunderstandings, their miscommunications. But that's not real life. In real life it's hard to tell someone you don't love them anymore. It's harder to tell your father you don't know how to live another day. My grief has stolen my voice -Audrey — Suzanne Young

I love you madly. — Suzanne Young

I'll go to church if you cut my hair tomorrow. But then you have to let me paint your portrait sometime."
"You paint?" I'm honestly surprised.
"I haven't in a long time," he says. "But I find you inspiring."
"I'd be interested to see your work," I say. "Wait, you don't mean nude or anything, right?"
He laughs. "No. You'll be fully clothed. — Suzanne Young

It isn't fair, the way some of us have gotten so screwed by life. — Suzanne Young

You make me proud every day." Lucy and I start to groan, ready to tell him to stop being so sappy, when he laughs. "And I'm most proud when you're home by curfew without any boys around. — Suzanne Young

I'll expect you and your ... guy friend in the front row. Paying very close attention."
"Wow," I say. "What will you ever do if I get a boyfriend? — Suzanne Young

Because, worst of all, I remember every second of what it was like to lose my life. — Suzanne Young

I already know your sister is smarter. She's prettier than me too, but I didn't bet on that. I just wanted you to call her in here so she'd look at me again. It was worth the five bucks. — Suzanne Young

It was such a simple thing, and yet it broke and fixed my heart all at once. — Suzanne Young

Dallas closes the leather case, set to store it away in her closet. She looks at the message one last time, memorizes it, and leaves the postcard on the table before she walks away. You matter. — Suzanne Young

I fucking matter," she tells Cas, her cheeks growing pink. "He has no right to tell me I don't. — Suzanne Young

He turned to stare down at his latte, wiping hard at his cheeks as the tears started to fall. He didn't push away the pain. It was his and he would own it. He wouldn't bury it again. — Suzanne Young

I'm so alone it's like being dead but still conscious. — Suzanne Young

I feel classy as fuck. — Suzanne Young

Whether it's his training or his natural disposition, Deacon is charming. The kind of charming that makes you feel like you're the only person in the world who matters. Until you don't anymore. — Suzanne Young

How do you get places?"
"I go around saving attractive girls," he says. "Obviously. — Suzanne Young

Human beings are cruel creatures. And what we don't understand, we tamper with until we destroy it. — Suzanne Young

When you don't have much, you hold on to what matters. You hold on with both hands. — Suzanne Young

I try to tell myself he's probably a teddy bear on the inside. But I'm pretty sure that's not true. — Suzanne Young

You're right, you know," he says. "You're just right for me. And I'd bet my life that we've done this before. Because I can't imagine that I wouldn't have fallen in love with you the first time. — Suzanne Young

Suicide is a behavioral contagion. It's old adage "If all your friends jumped off a bridge, then would you, too?" Apparently, the answer is yes. — Suzanne Young

Sometimes the beautiful memories are the saddest ones of all -Elias — Suzanne Young

It's a blank slate here, filled with possibility. — Suzanne Young

The door partly opens, and Deacon rests his hip on the frame and looks me up and down as if he has no idea who I am. He's wearing gray sweatpants with CORVALLIS UNION HIGH SCHOOL printed up the leg, his hair all askew. He's shirtless, whether for effect or for comfort I'm not sure. — Suzanne Young

It's not good to have fears like this. It only makes it more likely that you'll die that way - a self-fulfilling prophecy. — Suzanne Young

It's funny how seeing another person hurt can break you down faster than your own emotions -Audrey — Suzanne Young

We've run out of comforting things to say. — Suzanne Young

Wind is blowing past me and I open my eyes to look at the bridge above me. But I see only Harlin. And as I fall, he mouths, I love you. — Suzanne Young

Are you sure this is okay?" he asks. "I mean, did your dad really invite the handsome stranger who's dating his daughter to sleep on the couch?"

"I like how you added in the 'handsome. — Suzanne Young

In another life we are happy," I murmur, squeezing my eyes shut. "In another life we grow old together. — Suzanne Young

For a brief second I remember everything about who and what I used to be. But most of all, I remember Harlin. And I wonder how he'll find me if I'm someone else. — Suzanne Young

It sounds to me like the gods of sneaking out have smiled upon Lucy. — Suzanne Young

Well then, Elise," Marceline says, using my name for the first time since I've known her. "I guess it's time for you to wake up. — Suzanne Young

And when we left Colorado last month, I wasn't sure if I'd ever make another friend again."
"But then I came into your life. Sounds like fate to me. — Suzanne Young

But I can't rewrite history. I can love only with what's left. — Suzanne Young

Keeping a secret isn't the same as being a liar. — Suzanne Young

I slowly stand, looking down at my clothes. I wish that there were bloodstains or tears, something to outwardly show how hurt I am. — Suzanne Young

Brady's a star up there," he says, "in some distant place where he doesn't hurt. — Suzanne Young

Realm swayed and put his hand over his heart, watching after her. A sharp pain from knowing that you want something you don't deserve. That you can never have again. — Suzanne Young

His angry expression softens, and then he shoves my shoulder playfully.
"Hey!" I push him back, to which he retaliates until I'm finally smiling.
I love how we can do that
break through the misery to always find each other. — Suzanne Young

I look back at James one last time, and he gives me his signature smile, wide and cocky. but it's not real. Sometimes I think it's never real. James is the best at hiding his pain, disgusing the feelings. He knows what it takes to stay out of the Program. He'll keep us safe.
He promised. — Suzanne Young

I don't know what I believe anymore, and really, I try not to think about it. But the psychologists say that suicide is a behavioral contagion. It's the old adage "If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you, too?" Apparently the answer is yes. To — Suzanne Young

Some things are better left in the past. And true things are destined to repeat themselves. — Suzanne Young

I'm hopeful that the new job I'm starting today at Santo's Restaurant will not only get me paid, but will also help me meet some quality people. Or I'll just eat a lot of chimichangas. I'll be all right either way. — Suzanne Young

I'm out, surrounded in dark. But in the distance there is a small glow, a tiny light. Suddenly I'm standing alone, the space starting to brighten as the light grows. — Suzanne Young

I'm in love with someone else," he says. "But she's gone. And I - — Suzanne Young

I can love you and be pissed at the same time. They're not mutually exclusive. — Suzanne Young

We're all guilty of hiding things - it's the nature of the world today. We hide our feelings, we hide our pasts, we hide our true intentions. There's no way to know what's real anymore. — Suzanne Young

Why are you here?" Lucy asks incredulously. "You didn't say yes?" I shake my head, and my sister looks offended on behalf of the entire female species. "I'm sorry to say this, Elise," she states, taking out a slice and biting off the end. "I think you need therapy. — Suzanne Young

After all, suicide is contagious. — Suzanne Young

Haven't you heard? Money doesn't buy happiness. Just really nice cars. — Suzanne Young

That was a nice save," Harlin says, sounding amused. "So detailed. Like a nurse."

"Shut up, Harlin," I say, trying not to smile. "I didn't hear you offer anything better."

"You sure you didn't want to tell him we were playing doctor? That might have sounded more believable. — Suzanne Young

I've known a lot of people," Realm said. "Not many friends, though. Guess that happens when you're a liar, huh."
"We're all liars," James replied. "You're not that special. — Suzanne Young

How many times would you do it, you think? How many times would you sacrifice yourself for good?"
"Every time," I answer automatically. — Suzanne Young

I realize then that I'm filled with memories, both mine and Charlotte's. It's like I've lived one full life and not two separate ones. — Suzanne Young

I want to be me, and yet I'm not sure who I am. — Suzanne Young

You're my girl, Tessa Crimson. You'll always be my girl." He brought me close to him and wrapped me up in his arms, staring down into my face. "And even if we aren't together, that won't change. — Suzanne Young

You'll make a sucky father someday," I tell him with a smile. "I feel sorry for the kid that doesn't get to burst into light to get out of your house."
He chokes out a laugh. "Is it my sarcasm?"
"Definitely. And that obnoxious accent. — Suzanne Young

Well, sweetheart. You have been missed. You've been missed dearly. — Suzanne Young