Gaze Quote by Rysa Walker
““I nod. “Thanks. Molly was definitely right about one thing, you know.” A grin inches across his face. “That I’m gorgeous?” Yes , I think. “No,” I say. “I meant that you’re a really nice guy, but now it looks like you’re developing this huge ego problem . . .” I swat at him playfully and he catches my hand. “One more thing. When Deo is back safe and sound . . .” He stops and his shoulders slump. “What?” “Well . . . I was about to ask if you’d want to go to a movie or get dinner. But we’d probably have to worry about you picking up a ghost or me realizing the guy at the next table is about to punch his waiter. Maybe we could just watch Netflix and . . .” He stops again and closes his eyes. “I truly suck at this. I was not going to say chill , I swear to God. I was going to say watch Netflix and order takeout.” I lean forward and kiss him. It’s a quick kiss, just a featherlight brush of my lips against his. He looks surprised. I probably do too, because that wasn’t at all planned. It just seemed right. “I’d like that, Aaron. When all of this is over, I think I’d like that a lot.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Rysa Walker, 2022
A character navigates awkward intimacy, balancing humor and vulnerability while confronting personal insecurities and external dangers.
In simple terms: Awkward romance meets danger and self‑doubt.
Embrace honest feelings despite fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- first date
- conflict
- personal growth
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance honesty with fear of rejection?
- What role does humor play in easing tension?
The humor may downplay serious emotional stakes.