--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What is it?\" I said. He turned away…" description: "\"“What is it?\" I said. He turned away. \"Kevin?\" \"I'm scared,\" he said. Sure enough, his shoulders quivered. \"What?\" I said. \"Why?\" Now he was scaring me..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c83/anonymous-1_quote_what-is-it-i-said-he-turned-away-kevin-i_899199.jpg" --- # What is it?" I said. He turned away. "Kevin?" "I'm… ![“What is it?" I said. He turned away. "Kevin?" "I'm scared," he said. Sure enough, his shoulders quivered. "What?" I said. "Why?" Now he was scaring me. Didn't he want to be together now? He rubbed his eyes. "Because I'm finally getting what I wanted. And I'm not sure I could stand to lose it…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c83/anonymous-1_quote_what-is-it-i-said-he-turned-away-kevin-i_899199.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c83/anonymous-1_quote_what-is-it-i-said-he-turned-away-kevin-i_899199.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c83/anonymous-1_quote_what-is-it-i-said-he-turned-away-kevin-i_899199.jpg) > ““What is it?" I said. He turned away. "Kevin?" "I'm scared," he said. Sure enough, his shoulders quivered. "What?" I said. "Why?" Now he was scaring me. Didn't he want to be together now? He rubbed his eyes. "Because I'm finally getting what I wanted. And I'm not sure I could stand to lose it again."  I smiled, relieved. "You won't lose it. You won't lose me." He faced me again. "You don't know that. You can't know that. Neither of us can.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A conversation reveals fear of loss and uncertainty in relationships, highlighting vulnerability. **In simple terms:** Fear of losing love is expressed. Key Takeaway Acknowledge and discuss insecurities openly. Themes relationships fear vulnerability Mood anxious hopeful Type conversational emotional When to use this quote - romantic partnership - friendship - conflict resolution Key Concepts attachment theory communication Questions to Reflect On - How do you confront fear of loss? - What does trust mean to you? 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