Gaze Quote by Laurie Faria Stolarz
““After Ben leaves, I head back upstairs to my room, only to find Dad in the kitchen. He has his back toward me, sneaking a bag of Bugles from one of the baskets above the cabinets. “Caught you,” I say, switching on the light, making him jump. “Shouldn’t you be in bed?” he asks, keeping his voice low. “Shouldn’t you?” I give him a pointed look. “Probably, but your mom actually feel asleep tonight—probably the first night all week. Meanwhile, I’m too hungry to nod off.” “So, where does that leave us?” I ask, eyeing his bag of Bugles. “Can you be trusted?” “That depends. Are you willing to share?” I smile. “Good hiding spot, by the way. Nobody ever uses those baskets.” “That’s what you think.” He gazes down the hall to make sure the coast is clear and then snags a bag of Hershey’s Kisses from one of the other four overhead baskets. We park ourselves at the kitchen island and rip both bags open. Five full minutes of lusty devouring pass before either of us speaks.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die by Laurie Faria Stolarz, 2015
Two siblings share a secret snack, using humor and teasing to navigate a tense, late‑night moment.
In simple terms: They bond over sneaky snacking and playful banter.
Key Takeaway
Find joy in small shared moments.
Themes
family
playfulness
trust
comfort
Mood
warm
playful
intimate
Type
narrative
conversational
When to use this quote
- late‑night cravings
- family bonding
- light‑hearted rebellion
Key Concepts
secret sharing
late‑night rituals
sibling dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this shared snack reveal about their relationship?
- How does humor ease tension?
A Different Perspective
The scene may downplay underlying family stress.
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