--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Then he smiled. It was the first time I’d…" description: "\"“Then he smiled. It was the first time I’d seen him smile, and it threw me. It was kind of…awesome. He spoke: “I can see through your dress.” “What?” I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/646/adrienne-kress-29716_first-time_then-he-smiled-it-was-the-first-time-i-d_2316904.jpg" --- # Then he smiled. It was the first time I’d seen him smile… ![“Then he smiled. It was the first time I’d seen him smile, and it threw me. It was kind of…awesome. He spoke: “I can see through your dress.” “What?” I said automatically. “The light coming from behind you like that. Can see right through it.” The smile widened. “I…” “Look, I’m not complaining. And…” quote by Adrienne Kress](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/646/adrienne-kress-29716_first-time_then-he-smiled-it-was-the-first-time-i-d_2316904.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/646/adrienne-kress-29716_first-time_then-he-smiled-it-was-the-first-time-i-d_2316904.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/646/adrienne-kress-29716_first-time_then-he-smiled-it-was-the-first-time-i-d_2316904.jpg) > ““Then he smiled. It was the first time I’d seen him smile, and it threw me. It was kind of…awesome. He spoke: “I can see through your dress.” “What?” I said automatically. “The light coming from behind you like that. Can see right through it.” The smile widened. “I…” “Look, I’m not complaining. And since you haven’t moved, I’m guessing you don’t mind me looking.” I had no idea what to do, so I stumbled further into the shed and walked to the side into the dark so I wasn’t being backlit anymore. “And you’ve come inside, so you want to be closer to me.” “No!” This I shouted a little too loudly. And to prove how “no” I was, I pointed the shears at him. “You gonna cut it off?” He raised an eyebrow. “Cut what off?” Damn it. I had to stop answering him automatically like that. Think before you speak, Riley. Think!The young man glanced down at himself, and I almost followed his look until I remembered that he was totally naked, and then I understood what he meant.God, no, I hadn’t even thought of that! Who did he think I was?Maybe the girl who shot him in the face maybe?”” [Adrienne Kress](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/adrienne-kress/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Misreading signals in intimacy can lead to awkward, unsafe moments; awareness is key. **In simple terms:** Misreading cues causes awkwardness. Key Takeaway Pause and clarify before acting. Themes intimacy communication boundaries Mood awkward reflective Type narrative dialogue When to use this quote - first dates - social gatherings - online dating - party interactions Key Concepts social dynamics psychology of attraction Questions to Reflect On - What signals did you miss? - How can you ask for clarification politely? A Different Perspective Over‑analysis can stall genuine connection. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Funny](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/funny/) [Shears](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/shears/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [The talk-box thing that T-Pain does is something new and different for this generation because they don't know about Zapp or Teddy Riley. 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