Cecelia

“Mike stared out the window at the closest dumpster. Two rats the size of Chihuahuas were fighting to the death over a soggy pizza crust. “Doesn’t look that impressive,” Mike observed.”
― Stuart Gibbs, Spy School British Invasion

“We're coming for you whether the Muggles like it or not, you can't miss the World Cup, only Mum and Dad reckon it's better if we pretend to ask their permission first. If they say yes, send Pig back with your answer pronto, and we'll come and get you at five o'clock on Sunday. If they say no, send Pig back pronto and we'll come and get you at five o'clock on Sunday anyway.”
― JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

“Abbs, I’m a feminist,” he says. “I’m equally scared of all feelings.”
― Amy Spalding, The Summer of Jordi Pérez

“Jess falls asleep with her head against Darcy’s shoulder, and I see Mr. Hawthorne waggle his eyebrows at Mrs. Hawthorne, who smiles over at Mrs. Delaney. I guess I’m not the only one who’s noticed what’s going on.”
― Heather Vogel Frederick, Pies & Prejudice