Crossed Quote by Ally Condie
““For a moment nothing happens. The figure stands still and I stand cold and alive and- He starts to run. I make my way down the rocks, slipping, sliding, trying to get to the plain. I wish, I think, my feet clumsy, moving too fast, not fast enough, I wish i could run, I wish I'd written a whole poem, I wish I kept the compass- And then I reach the plain and wish for nothing but what I have. Ky. Running toward me. I have never seen him run like this, fast, free, strong, wild. He looks so beautiful, his body moves so right. He stops just close enough for me to see the blue of his eyes and forget the red on my hands and the green I wish I wore. "You're here," he says, breathing hard and hungry. sweat and dirt cover his face, and he looks at me as though I'm the only thing he ever needed to see. I open my mouth to say yes. But I only have time to breathe in before he closes the last of the distance. All I know is the kiss.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Sky Is Falling” (fictional excerpt), 2023
A tense encounter blends desire, fear, and yearning, culminating in a fleeting, intimate connection.
In simple terms: A charged meeting ends in a brief, intense kiss.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments of vulnerability despite uncertainty.
Themes
desire
fear
connection
transience
Mood
romantic
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- romantic encounters
- personal growth
- artistic expression
- emotional catharsis
Key Concepts
intimacy
self‑discovery
human longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the kiss symbolize for the protagonist?
- How do fear and desire shape our choices?
A Different Perspective
The narrative’s ambiguity may leave readers uncertain about the characters’ futures.