--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm pulled, pushed and then I find my…" description: "\"“I'm pulled, pushed and then I find my back against a wall. Eagan's taut frame is bent toward mine, and my body is arched toward his. We create a pecul..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/953/petra-f-bagnardi-37142_quote_i-m-pulled-pushed-and-then-i-find-my-bac_908871.jpg" --- # I'm pulled, pushed and then I find my back against a wall… ![“I'm pulled, pushed and then I find my back against a wall. Eagan's taut frame is bent toward mine, and my body is arched toward his. We create a peculiar sculpture of opposite forces. He cups my face in his palms and makes me look up at him. His lips are so close to mine, that I feel the whisper…” quote by Petra F. Bagnardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/953/petra-f-bagnardi-37142_quote_i-m-pulled-pushed-and-then-i-find-my-bac_908871.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/953/petra-f-bagnardi-37142_quote_i-m-pulled-pushed-and-then-i-find-my-bac_908871.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/953/petra-f-bagnardi-37142_quote_i-m-pulled-pushed-and-then-i-find-my-bac_908871.jpg) > ““I'm pulled, pushed and then I find my back against a wall. Eagan's taut frame is bent toward mine, and my body is arched toward his. We create a peculiar sculpture of opposite forces. He cups my face in his palms and makes me look up at him. His lips are so close to mine, that I feel the whisper of his breath against my mouth; I smell mint and a hint of beer. I desire a kiss so desperately, my body is humming with longing. I curl my fingers around his wrists. “I hate fighting with you,” he admits huskily. “I know. Me too.” “I need to hold you.” I nod and let him fold his arms around me. I bury my face against his chest and utter soft sounds of contentment as his warmth leaks into my skin. I glance at our shadows painted on the gravel by darkness and streetlights; we're not opposite forces any longer, we're one single being. ("A Veil of Glass and Rain")”” [Petra F. Bagnardi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/petra-f-bagnardi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Two lovers move from conflict to unity, finding comfort and identity in each other's embrace. **In simple terms:** They shift from opposition to togetherness. Key Takeaway Embrace vulnerability to deepen connection. Themes love intimacy conflict resolution trust union Mood tender hopeful Type romantic lyative When to use this quote - argument - reconciliation - physical affection - nighttime setting Key Concepts emotional intimacy physical closeness shared identity Questions to Reflect On - How does physical closeness affect emotional healing? - What remains unresolved after the embrace? A Different Perspective Their closeness may overlook underlying issues. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Longing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/longing/) ## Related quotes > [“He is so beautiful," she thought, aching from the sadness that she saw in his eyes. 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