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“Do you know what it was like kissing Holly and looking up to see you?" "What?" "You said to begin anywhere." But I hadn't expected that as a beginning, middle or end. I felt my cheeks getting warm. "I guess it was pretty embarrassing for both of us," I said, and walked ahead of him so he wouldn't…” quote by Elizabeth Chandler
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““Do you know what it was like kissing Holly and looking up to see you?" "What?" "You said to begin anywhere." But I hadn't expected that as a beginning, middle or end. I felt my cheeks getting warm. "I guess it was pretty embarrassing for both of us," I said, and walked ahead of him so he wouldn't see my face. "I know, I just kept staring at you." "What were you thinking?" "I don't remember." "Don't you start using that line," he chided. "Then don't ask me, Nick." Did he suspect how I felt. He caught me and turned me around to face him. I focused on his shirt. "Okay," he said quietly, "I'll tell you what I was thinking. I couldn't believe that I, who was never going to get hooked, had fallen in love with a girl who didn't want to date, and she was watching me kiss somebody else." I glanced up. "Your turn, brave girl. What were you thinking?" "That Holly looked beautiful in your arms and that you didn't pull away from her the way you had pulled away from me when I kissed you." He drew me to him. "I'm not pulling away again," he said holding me close.””

Elizabeth Chandler

About This Quote

Source Short story: “Untitled Dialogue”, 2023

A nervous confession reveals vulnerability and the complexity of unreciprocated affection.

In simple terms: Admitting feelings can be awkward but honest.

Key Takeaway

Speak your truth despite embarrassment.

Themes

vulnerability romance communication awkwardness self‑awareness

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

relational narrative

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • confessions
  • social interactions
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology interpersonal dynamics narrative tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle awkward moments?
  • What does honesty cost you?
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Fear of rejection may silence truth.

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