The Chemist

by Stephenie Meyer

We build up these ideas of people, create the one we want to be with, and then try to keep the real person inside the false mold. It doesn’t always work out well.”

“Yes! Paranoia is exactly what we’re shooting for. Paranoia is good.”

the best thing about obsessive-compulsive disorder was the cozy high you got from a tidy space.

Sometimes you cling to a mistake simply because it took so long to make.”

“This is weird, Ollie. I… well, I almost like you right now.” “The feeling will pass.” “You’re right—it’s fading already.”