“He prepared the richest, most indulgent and disgusting dish imaginable - a bowl of fudge ripple ice-cream topped with chocolate syrup, semi-sweet chocolate morsels, chocolate sprinkles, and, for good measure, a chocolate brownie from the pantry. He even garnished it with a handful of M&M's.(...) "Look what I made for you. A bowl of diabetes.”
―
Melissa Landers,
Alienated
“It's common knowledge that shiny rocks are preferred among human females.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Her dad's voice boomed from inside the house. "I've got a Glock, a shovel, and five acres of woods, Johnson!” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Scoot over," she whispered.The mattress shook with his movement."A little more," she said."If I get any closer to the wall," he hissed, "I'll have to buy it dinner.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“Can I borrow the car today, Mom? We'll get soaked if we walk-""Hmph," Dad interrupted. "When I was a boy-""Yeah, yeah," Cara interrupted back. "You walked to school naked in the snow or something. So can I?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“I don't like the way he looks at you.""How does he look at me?""Like he wants to dock his ship inside your spaceport.""You've cracked.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“To be honest, I don't know what qualities you ever saw in him. I can tell why he chose you, but-""Oh yeah?" Cara's spirits lifted as she sensed a compliment coming on. "Why do you think he chose me?""It's obvious." He swept a hand to indicate her loose curls. "Your long, shiny hair, healthy skin, and bright eyes show that you're well-nourished.""Uh, thank you?""I'm not finished.""Go on then.""You're clearly intelligent." Then he felt the need to add, "For a human.""Gee. That's so sweet.""But Eric was probably most attracted to your wait-to-hip ratio." For a split second, Aelyx resembled a human boy as he leaned back and peered at her caboose. "Hips of that width are likely to pass life offspring without complication." Cara nearly swallowed her own tongue. She didn't have big hips did she?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“I won't be your intergalactic booty call.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“How can we understand what we’ve never experienced and adapt without making mistakes?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“She'd suggested that he observe other teens for social cues, and he'd done the job in spades. Yesterday after spending the afternoon with the track team, Aelyx had smacked her on the back and yelled, "Good hustle!" after she jogged up the front porch steps.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Friendship is one mind in two bodies."Right. Until your BFF went out of her mind and after your ex-boyfriend's body.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“She had no idea what the future would hold for any of them, beyond possibilities as infinite as the stars. And really, that was enough.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“Then it's topped with cheese, which is made from cow's milk. But the best part is pepperoni sausage.""And how is sausage made?" Aelyx asked.Dad laughed dryly from across the table. "Ignorance is bliss in this case.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“What's this?" He brought the brown square to his nose."It smells musty.""It's chocolate. You'll love it.""That's what you said about Skittles. I vomited a rainbow afterward.” ― Melissa Landers
“When I walk into a room, you're the only person I see. My brain doesn't get a choice anymore, because there's something inside you so rare it radiates out and blocks everyone else. You have the kind of beauty that can't be manufactured - the kind that comes from in here." He tapped a finger against her chest. "I didn't know what real beauty was before I met you, but I get it now. So trust me when I say you're the most breathtaking girl in my world.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“I know how humans love. Their passion burns like a lump of sugar – quick and hot. And when the fire dies, they seek a new flame. They chase sparks instead of collecting the warmth of old embers.” ― Melissa Landers, Invaded
“Aelyx's voice was guarded when he said, "Our geneticists terminated the program.""Why?""Because we all started growing tentacles."Her eyes opened wide. "Really?""No," he said, totally deadpan. "Not really."Damn, she'd walked right into that one.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“I'm going to the bathroom, not to Beirut. What horrible fate do you think's waiting for me in there? Death by toilet swirly?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Cheating death was exhausting.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“It's common knowledge that shiny rocks are preferred among human females.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Her dad's voice boomed from inside the house. "I've got a Glock, a shovel, and five acres of woods, Johnson!” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Scoot over," she whispered.The mattress shook with his movement."A little more," she said."If I get any closer to the wall," he hissed, "I'll have to buy it dinner.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“Can I borrow the car today, Mom? We'll get soaked if we walk-""Hmph," Dad interrupted. "When I was a boy-""Yeah, yeah," Cara interrupted back. "You walked to school naked in the snow or something. So can I?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“I don't like the way he looks at you.""How does he look at me?""Like he wants to dock his ship inside your spaceport.""You've cracked.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“To be honest, I don't know what qualities you ever saw in him. I can tell why he chose you, but-""Oh yeah?" Cara's spirits lifted as she sensed a compliment coming on. "Why do you think he chose me?""It's obvious." He swept a hand to indicate her loose curls. "Your long, shiny hair, healthy skin, and bright eyes show that you're well-nourished.""Uh, thank you?""I'm not finished.""Go on then.""You're clearly intelligent." Then he felt the need to add, "For a human.""Gee. That's so sweet.""But Eric was probably most attracted to your wait-to-hip ratio." For a split second, Aelyx resembled a human boy as he leaned back and peered at her caboose. "Hips of that width are likely to pass life offspring without complication." Cara nearly swallowed her own tongue. She didn't have big hips did she?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“I won't be your intergalactic booty call.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“How can we understand what we’ve never experienced and adapt without making mistakes?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“She'd suggested that he observe other teens for social cues, and he'd done the job in spades. Yesterday after spending the afternoon with the track team, Aelyx had smacked her on the back and yelled, "Good hustle!" after she jogged up the front porch steps.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Friendship is one mind in two bodies."Right. Until your BFF went out of her mind and after your ex-boyfriend's body.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“She had no idea what the future would hold for any of them, beyond possibilities as infinite as the stars. And really, that was enough.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“Then it's topped with cheese, which is made from cow's milk. But the best part is pepperoni sausage.""And how is sausage made?" Aelyx asked.Dad laughed dryly from across the table. "Ignorance is bliss in this case.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“What's this?" He brought the brown square to his nose."It smells musty.""It's chocolate. You'll love it.""That's what you said about Skittles. I vomited a rainbow afterward.” ― Melissa Landers
“When I walk into a room, you're the only person I see. My brain doesn't get a choice anymore, because there's something inside you so rare it radiates out and blocks everyone else. You have the kind of beauty that can't be manufactured - the kind that comes from in here." He tapped a finger against her chest. "I didn't know what real beauty was before I met you, but I get it now. So trust me when I say you're the most breathtaking girl in my world.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
“I know how humans love. Their passion burns like a lump of sugar – quick and hot. And when the fire dies, they seek a new flame. They chase sparks instead of collecting the warmth of old embers.” ― Melissa Landers, Invaded
“Aelyx's voice was guarded when he said, "Our geneticists terminated the program.""Why?""Because we all started growing tentacles."Her eyes opened wide. "Really?""No," he said, totally deadpan. "Not really."Damn, she'd walked right into that one.” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“I'm going to the bathroom, not to Beirut. What horrible fate do you think's waiting for me in there? Death by toilet swirly?” ― Melissa Landers, Alienated
“Cheating death was exhausting.” ― Melissa Landers, Starflight
