Sometimes,” he says, sliding his arm across my shoulders, “people just want to be happy, even if it’s not real. - Veronica Roth

We are not people who touch each other carelessly; every point of contact between us feels important, a rush of energy and relief.

There is a difference between admitting and confessing. Admitting involves softening, making excuses for things that cannot be excused; confessing just names the crimes at its full severity.

You die, I die too.” Tobias looks over his shoulder at me. “I asked you not to do this. You made your decision. These are the repercussions.