Showed Eyes Quote by Olivia A. Cole
““Before I can allow myself to explore the idea of whether Rondo also thinks she’s the prettiest girl on the planet, I snatch myself back from the precipice and hope that my momentary logical stutter hasn’t showed in my eyes. “And where would you suggest we start?” I ask. She looks me square in the eye. “I would suggest that we look in our slates for the identification charts, because I don’t have a damn clue.” Disarmed, I laugh—loudly—without meaning to. She gives me a half smile and shrugs in a nonchalant way, but I glimpse a flash of shy pleasure in the way she blinks her eyes away from mine. This is the part where I’m supposed to snap back with something as clever as it is barbed, but all my words seem dull now.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (likely contemporary fiction)
The narrator wrestles with self‑doubt and attempts to appear witty, but feels exposed and clumsy in a flirtatious exchange.
In simple terms: Nervous attempts to impress and feeling awkward.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic vulnerability.
Themes
romance
self‑esteem
communication
humor
Mood
anervous
hopeful
Type
dialogue
conversational
When to use this quote
- First date conversation
- online messaging
- casual flirtation
Key Concepts
Social anxiety
impression management
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I balance confidence with honesty?
- What does my fear reveal about my self‑image?
A Different Perspective
Self‑critical inner voice can hinder genuine connection.
