Make me hope,” Casey begged. “I can wait—I’m not sixteen…
““Make me hope,” Casey begged. “I can wait—I’m not sixteen anymore—but make me hope.” Joe closed his eyes, feeling totally vulnerable, but there had never, ever been a time when he could refuse to make Casey happy. He didn’t kiss by halves. He seized Casey’s small face in his big hands and shoved his fingers through that straight sandy-blond hair, and liked the texture so much he did it again. Casey’s narrow, streetwise eyes grew wide and shiny and his flat mouth puffed up because his teeth worried it in anticipation. Then Joe framed his face, holding him just so, tilted his head, and lowered his mouth with force and decision. Casey groaned and opened his mouth at the first touch of lips, and Joe took command. He liked kissing that was hard, with lots of tongue, and he started by tasting the inside of Casey’s mouth and forcing his tongue to engage. Casey got the hang of it in a moment and brought his own hand up to the nape of Joe’s neck, digging his fingers into Joe’s neat braid and hanging on for dear life. Ahhh… kissing Casey this way was glorious. He kissed back hard, rapacious, demanding more and more and harder.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover seeks deep emotional connection and intense physical intimacy, expressing vulnerability and desire for hope in a relationship.
In simple terms: A lover wants hope and intense intimacy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability and give hope.
Themes
love
intimacy
hope
vulnerability
Mood
passionate
hopeful
Type
romantic
sensual
When to use this quote
- romantic relationship
- first kiss
- sexual exploration
Key Concepts
desire
connection
passion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance vulnerability with boundaries?
- What gives you hope in love?
A Different Perspective
Intimacy may be overwhelming without mutual consent.