How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Something about the tentativeness of it made me feel beautiful [...] I sensed that he adored me. (18.207)
America's relationship with Maxon is very different from her relationship with Aspen. Her relationship with Aspen is all fireworks—it's all passion and long make-out sessions and late night tree house rendezvous. Her relationship with Maxon is much more delicate by comparison, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Quote #8
In his eyes I could see the same face I'd kissed a thousand times in the tree house. The world around us was completely new, but our connection was the same as ever. (23.41)
America expects her feelings towards Aspen to have lessened, especially given her growing bond with Maxon, but she finds them rekindled as soon as she sees him again—and especially after they've done some stuff that's a little more hands-on. No two ways about it, people: our girl America has one hunky mess on her hands (which, to be fair, isn't a bad type of mess).
Quote #9
"If this were a simpler matter, I'd have eliminated everyone else by now. I know how I feel about you." (24.46)
And bam—there it is. If Maxon had a choice, he would have grabbed America and hopped on a plane to Vegas yesterday, but our dude has a duty as prince to see the Selection through to the end.