Gaze Quote by Sherry Gammon
““He didn’t say anything until we approached my trailer. “Truth be told, I was hoping for a goodnight kiss, you know, after the park and everything.” I ignored him and increased my pace again. After a few more steps, I had a small brainstorm and sallied around with a smug expression. “Sorry, it’s not cold enough to kiss you.” He looked puzzled. “Okay, you’ve lost me. What does the cold have to do with you kissing me?” “Simple, the river Phlegethon will have to freeze over before I’ll ever kiss you again.” Dr. Bore would be proud of my mythology reference. Seth just threw his head back and laughed. “I’m glad you think that’s funny.” He gently, but firmly, took my chin in his hand. “Methinks the lady doth protest too much.” He did not just misquote Shakespeare to me! “I watched you taste my kiss back at the park, Maggie. You enjoyed it as much as I did. You know it and I know it.” His voice rumbled soft, low, and yummy. I yanked my head free and walked up the small path to my porch. “Sooner or later, Maggie, our lips will meet again. Personally, I’m voting for sooner.” I wheeled around, almost losing my balance. “Why do guys like you think every girl wants to make out with them? I don’t get it.” The playful grin had vanished from his face. “I didn’t ask you to make out, Maggie. Goodnight.” A twist of guilt clutched at my belly as he walked away.””
About This Quote
A dialogue mixes mythic metaphor, Shakespearean misquote, and flirtation, revealing power dynamics, playful teasing, and the tension between desire and restraint.
In simple terms: Flirty banter with myth and Shakespeare.
Playful language masks deeper relational tension.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- first‑date conversation
- teasing in a relationship
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- use metaphor to defuse tension
- recognize consent cues
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mythic language affect intimacy?
- When does playful teasing become manipulative?
The elaborate metaphor may obscure clear communication and consent.