I Could Never Quotes

“Pretty sure I fell in love with her.” Surprised at my own candor, I paused to reflect on that. “Pretty sure I still am.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“I guess that’s what happens when someone makes their way inside your heart. It doesn’t matter where you are; they’re there with you.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“About an hour later, a delivery man knocked on my apartment door. I knew I hadn’t ordered anything, but he insisted it was the right address. When I opened the bag, there was a carton of pistachio ice cream inside. There was no note, but it wasn’t necessary.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“You’re right. I do deserve more. I just don’t know that I want it. My soul was sucked out of me the day he died, Josh. I haven’t found it since. I don’t want to feel anything. I want to feel nothing.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“Ah! I knew there had to be something weird about it. So, even your ass eats organic? Picky little thing, it is. Carly: OMG! You’re nuts. Josh: My nuts are gluten free. Carly: Josh! LMAO”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“Your face is beautiful. I’m sorry for ever making you doubt that.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“You told Bubba what a dick I’ve been, didn’t you? He left me a surprise in the kitchen this morning, and I stepped in it. He’s never done that. You trained him well, Pumpkin. Just kidding again. Not about the dog crap, though. Unfortunately, that actually happened.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“I liked the way you were looking at me, in fact. So I’m a little fucked up, too, see? I also liked calling you out on it and teasing you, so maybe I am a bit of a dick—and a pig, as you say.” He sighed. “I’m sorry if I embarrassed you. And you’re not the only one who feels guilty lately.” He shook his head. “Most days I feel guilty just for being fucking alive.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“Now you’ve got me wondering where else you’re sticking lemons. I laughed as I reached for a masculine deodorant that was on sale. Carly: Up your ass, Mathers. And there goes your mature card. By the way, I’ve got your toxic deodorant. I’ll be here another five minutes or so if you think of anything else.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“Toxic. I need it to actually work. Carly: I use lemons instead of deodorant myself. Josh: Are you shitting me? Carly: No. I rub a wedge onto each pit daily. Josh: That explains why you smell. Carly: You’d better be joking. Josh: Maybe I am. Maybe I’m not. Carly: The lemons work and are completely safe. No aluminum to enter my lymphatic system and kill me twenty years from now. Josh: All the shit there is to worry about in life and you’re concerned about deodorant? You should probably chill out.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“No, I mean things here were so much fun as it was. Gluten free only makes it better. Carly: Gluten-free pumpkin loaf for you. ;-) As I continued going up and down the aisles, Josh sent me another text. Josh: Actually, I forgot to pack deodorant. Do you mind picking some up? I’ll reimburse you, of course. Carly: Any particular kind? Josh: Anything that’s made for a man. Carly: Extra-spicy manwhore scent? Josh: That works for me. Carly: Nontoxic or… Josh: Are you being serious? Carly: Yes!”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“Hey, you know where you should go to get coffee? Carly: Where? Josh: The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. They have GREAT coffee. Brad took me there when I went out to visit him. I scratched my head. Carly: They don’t have those here. They’re only in California. Josh: Exactly. Carly: Now you’re getting pumpkin spice with a shot of pumpkin, wiseass. Josh: Whatever, Pumpkin. Carly: Also, most of what I buy for the house will be gluten free. Josh: Great. Carly: Are you being sarcastic?”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never

“Any kind is fine. Carly: So, pumpkin spice, then? Josh: I’m actually not in the mood to vomit today, so no. Literally anything but that. I hate pumpkin anything. Carly: That’s why I asked. Dark Roast, Blonde Roast? Josh: Blonde with a hint of nuttiness sounds like your speed. Seriously? I typed faster. Carly: Was that really necessary? Josh: No, but I thought it was funny. Carly: How nice that you amuse yourself. And just for that, you’re getting pumpkin.”
― Penelope Ward, I Could Never