Gaze Quote by Rachel Hawkins
““Did your dad say anything about Nick and Daisy?" "He-" I started. Then I caught a blur out of the corner of my eye, and something landed in the fountain with a resounding splash, drenching me and Jenna in a wave of pink water. Nick surfaced, tossing his head back and sending dropets flying. If a demon and a vampire both staring at him with identical looks of "WTF,dude?" bothered him, he didn't show it. Instead,he gave his usualy creepy grin and asked, "Did one of you lovely ladies say my name?" "Yeah," I said,glaring at him as I wrung water out of my braid. "We were just saying, 'Man,I wish Nick would fling himself into the fountain like a nut job and totally ruin our clothes.' So thanks for that." "Sophie's right," Daisy said, coming to stand next to the fountain. Apparently, wherever Nick was, she was right behind. "Tell them you're sorry." Her words might have sounded sterner if she hadn't been looking at Nick like he was something tasty to eat. God,they were weird. Nick sloshed through the water until he was right in front of me and Jenna. "That's actually why I came out here, my darling," he said to Daisy. "Sophie, I was a jerk to you yesterday." He didn't actually say 'jerk," but another word that was way more accurate. I just raised my eyebrows and waited for him to continue.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Fountain Incident" by Rachel Hawkins, 2021
A chaotic, surreal encounter blends humor, supernatural elements, and teenage dynamics, highlighting impulsive behavior and social awkwardness.
In simple terms: A wild, funny scene shows teens dealing with a bizarre, supernatural event.
Embrace spontaneity while staying aware of consequences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- high school hallway
- fountain prank
- supernatural showdown
- friendship test
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the fountain symbolize for the characters?
- How does humor affect tension in supernatural moments?
The absurdity may mask deeper emotional issues among characters.