How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
At those times, and only for a few seconds, I'm still afraid of [Alex], still hear the world /Invalid/ drumming in my ear. (16.16)
Girls (and boys), don't take after Lena in this case. Or in many cases, really. But you definitely should not be afraid of your boyfriend. We think Lena is really afraid of what Alex represents to her, though: the big, scary, seemingly rule-less outside world.