Adult-fiction Quote by Brandi Salazar
““Sitting down on the stairs, Cheyenne watched Behr through the slats in the railing. She liked what she saw. Covered in a fine sheen of perspiration, muscles swollen from what was clearly a grueling workout, Behr’s toned physique was a serious distraction from her worries, making her content to just sit and watch. Each thump of his fist into the bag resonated in her bones. Each kick of his leg thundered in her ears. Every move seemed to be in time with the harsh sounds of the music pumping through the room, until he was a frenzy of movement. It was frighteningly beautiful. Standing, Cheyenne called out to him. “Behr? Are you hungry?” She was feeling a little peckish herself, and she needed something to keep her hands busy. Between a combination of brutal punches, knee jabs and the music, Behr didn’t hear a word she said. So she decided to go to him. Winding her way through equipment and stepping over the discarded sweaty T-shirt, Cheyenne approached him. Waiting for the right moment to interrupt, she tapped him on the shoulder during a brief pause. Big mistake. Huge.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unspecified, likely contemporary fiction
Cheyenne is distracted by Behr’s intense workout, leading her to interrupt at a bad moment, causing a mistake
In simple terms: She’s drawn to his physical effort, but her interruption backfires
Be careful when interrupting focused activity
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gym environment
- personal relationships
- stress relief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What could she have done differently?
- How does focus affect others?
Interrupting can cause conflict or missed opportunities