Gaze Quote by Julie James
““Cade studied her for a moment, then sat forward in his chair. “Seriously, what is it about this guy? He’s just a rich computer geek with good hair.” Rylann smiled. “I think there’s a little more to it than that.” “Christ, you are smitten.” He threw up his hands. “What is going on with everyone these days? Sam Wilkins is babbling about a meet-cute, Cameron’s sneaking off to get hitched, and now you’re all starry-eyed over the Twitter Terrorist. Has everyone been sneaking happy pills out of the evidence room when I’m not looking?” "No, just some really good pot.” Cade laughed out loud at that. “You are a funny one, Pierce. I’ll say that.” “So does that mean we’re still on for Starbucks later today?” He studied her suspiciously. “You’re not going to want to talk about Kyle Rhodes the whole time, are you?” “Actually, yes. And then we’ll go shoe shopping together and get mani-pedis.” She threw him a get-real look. “We’ll talk about the same stuff we always talk about.” With a grin, he finally nodded. “Fine. Three o’clock, Pierce. I’ll swing by your office””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The New Yorker, 2022
Characters navigate modern dating and social anxieties, using humor and candid conversation to reveal deeper insecurities and the desire for genuine connection.
In simple terms: Modern dating is fraught with insecurity.
Key Takeaway
Communicate openly to build trust.
Themes
relationships
anxiety
modern life
humor
Mood
conversational
lighthearted
Type
fiction
dialogue
When to use this quote
- first dates
- online dating
- friendship dynamics
Key Concepts
social media impact
authenticity
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- What does honesty look like in dating?
- How does humor help reveal vulnerability?
A Different Perspective
Superficial interactions can mask true feelings.
