How we cite our quotes: (Poem Title, Stanza)
Quote #1
Uncomplicated, this child's game. He says, "Please?" She says, "Can't." He,"Why not?" She, "I'm not that kind of girl." Then she spends twenty minutes disapproving this theory. (The Rules.1-3)
Since Kristina's never been interested in relationships before, watching Lince basically act like a little tease is a kind of strange experience for her. It's only a matter of time, though, because Kristina exhibits similar behaviors in her own relationships with men.
Quote #2
I wanted him to kiss me with every nerve, every fiber, every molecule of my being.
But I was scared to kiss him. Every nerve, every fiber, every molecule, screamed!
He leaned forward, parted those perfect lips.
At that exact moment, every single thing about my life changed.
Forever. (He Wanted to Kiss Me.2-7)
Kristina's confusion in the brief moment before Adam kisses her is really interesting. It's almost as if she knows that kissing him will send her to a place she won't easily be able to turn back from.
Quote #3
It was gentle persuasion. I can't get enough of you. Sweetest coercion. My beautiful angel. Magnet to metal. I've got to have all of you. It was hands exploring taboo places. Oh, God! You're perfect! Lips and tongue not so far behind. Let me eat you up. (Because It Wasn't That.1-5)
This is one poem where the use of italics to punctuate dialogue is really effective. Here, Adam's words as he and Kristina hide out in the back room combine with her descriptions of their actions to show us her first serious romantic encounter. For more on this, check out the "Writing Style" section.