--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What are you thinking?” I ask. “That I…" description: "\"“What are you thinking?” I ask. “That I wish this was my home, too.” I have nothing to say to this, so I kiss him instead.”\" — Anna Bloom" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f4/anna-bloom-34418_contemporary-romance_what-are-you-thinking-i-ask-that-i-wish_1972933.jpg" --- # What are you thinking?” I ask. “That I wish this was my… ![“What are you thinking?” I ask. “That I wish this was my home, too.” I have nothing to say to this, so I kiss him instead.” quote by Anna Bloom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f4/anna-bloom-34418_contemporary-romance_what-are-you-thinking-i-ask-that-i-wish_1972933.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f4/anna-bloom-34418_contemporary-romance_what-are-you-thinking-i-ask-that-i-wish_1972933.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f4/anna-bloom-34418_contemporary-romance_what-are-you-thinking-i-ask-that-i-wish_1972933.jpg) > ““What are you thinking?” I ask. “That I wish this was my home, too.” I have nothing to say to this, so I kiss him instead.”” [Anna Bloom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anna-bloom/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A yearning for belonging leads to an intimate, unspoken gesture of affection. **In simple terms:** Desire for home prompts a kiss. Key Takeaway Express longing through connection. Themes longing intimacy connection Mood tender reflective Type romantic conversational When to use this quote - relationship moments - first encounters - unrequited love Key Concepts attachment desire unspoken communication Questions to Reflect On - How do you show affection when words fail? - What does “home” mean to you? A Different Perspective May be misinterpreted as consent. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Home](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/home/) [Romantic comedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/romantic-comedy/) ## Related quotes > [“What are you thinking about?” I ask. “You. Then, and now. 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