Grumpy Darling Quotes

“Gray: Just wear what you had on at the game. You looked perfect. Me: I was wearing your jersey. Gray: Like I said . . . perfect.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“No, Pidge. That was my first kiss too.” “But . . . What? Who?” She blinked. “How is that possible?” “Why would I kiss someone else, when I was waiting for you?”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I don’t want you to be afraid.” “I’m never afraid when I’m with you.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I’ll rest from them. But not from you. Never from you.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“What? I have great taste in guys.” “Your taste is questionable at best. Just last week you were drooling over that guy on the Netflix show we were watching.” “And . . .” “Bon, it was a documentary about a serial killer.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“You can put bait on the hook, but if you don’t lower it into the water, you’re never going to catch a fish.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“The way I yearned for his smiles, how I relished his scowls, how I admired his strength of heart, and how I adored his quiet kindness.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“That’s the first time I’ve ever been scared on the ice,” he said. “Really? I guess having a puck flying at you is a little different when you’ve got a helmet on.” “No, it’s a little different when it’s flying at you.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“You know the saying: two coffees a day keep the doctor away.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“Grayson Darling was in trouble. And, unfortunately for him, I was about to move into his house.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I think if you wear that dress for a second longer, I’m going to forget we’re just friends.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“But the words I’d spoken couldn’t have been more serious.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“Why would I kiss someone else, when I was waiting for you?”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“She looked beautiful this morning, and the way she was smiling pierced the heavy clouds surrounding my heart. There was nothing I loved more than seeing her happy.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I feared one date with Grayson might ruin me for all other guys forever.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“Gray’s smiles were hard-earned, so whenever he looked at me that way it sent a cozy warmth spreading to every point of my body.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I’m allergic to ice and snow too,” I told him. “Then try not to touch it if you fall.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“What’s your idea of the perfect date?” “I’d have to say April 25.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“Gray: Just wear what you had on at the game. You looked perfect. Me: I was wearing your jersey. Gray: Like I said … perfect.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I couldn’t help it that every time she looked at me time seemed to slow”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“think if you wear that dress for a second longer, I’m going to forget we’re just friends.” My voice came out”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“Or I could just become a great cook myself,” I said, turning back to my dad.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I love your mother, but marry a girl who can cook.” Memories of Paige’s muffins”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“was clear to me then that Gray was someone special, and I’d be lucky to call him my friend.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“I heard a squeal come from upstairs.
"Paige?" I raced out of the room and up the stairs, taking them two at a time in my hurry to get to her. it was pitch-black, but when I reached the top, I heard a loud bang from the bathroom and a hiss of pain. I wrenched open the door and staggered into the room, only to be greeted by another yelp from Paige.
"Grayson, I'm showering!"
My eyes had begun to adjust to the darkness, and I could just make out Paige standing in the bathroom clutching a towel to her chest. I almost slipped on the bathmat in my hurry to turn away. "Sorry! I—uh-didn't see anything, I swear!
I just heard you shout and wanted to make sure you were okay.
The power's out."
"Yes, I can see that."
"Okay, good. I'll leave you to it then ..."
"What? No. You can't leave me in the dark. Can you help me find some light?"
"Uh, yeah. Mom always has a scented candle in here somewhere." I started to turn toward the vanity, but Paige yelped again.
"Wait!" Then she lowered her voice to a whisper. "Not yet. Let me get my towel on first.”
I'd been doing my best not to think about the fact she was only covered by a towel. It was a lot harder to do when she said it out loud.
"Right. Of course."
I heard the rustle of the towel as she wrapped it around herself more firmly. "Okay. I'm ready. Where's this candle?"
"Uh, it's usually next to the sink." I turned back to face the room, doing my best not to look directly at Paige, and started to rummage around in the darkness. I was starting to see a little clearer now, but it was still dark, and there was so much stuff on the vanity I couldn't make out what each item was. As I searched for the candle, I felt Paige take a step closer to me.
Then- "Ouch," she squeaked, and as I turned, she stumbled into me. I instinctively opened my arms to catch her and then closed them tightly to keep her from falling. We were still for a moment as I held her, my hands resting on the fuffy towel, our pounding hearts the only sound breaking the silence.
When I was sure she had found her feet again, I relaxed my arms, but neither of us stepped back. I glanced down, and despite the darkness, we were so close I could easily see her gazing up at me. If I'd thought I was tortured before, being this close to her was almost unbearable. My hands were still pressed on her back, and hers were resting on my chest. Her breath caught when our eyes met and the air between us felt electric.
She lightly bit her lip again, and this time it looked as chough she too was fighting through something painful. Maybe it was the blackout. Maybe I'd finally lost my mind, but I couldn't seem to keep my feelings in anymore. They were trying to burst out of me, straining each and every seam ld stitched so diligently to keep them contained. This wasn’t part of the plan, but I was done trying to hide a love that was ingrained so deeply in my soul.
I lifted one hand from her back and reached up to push a hair away from her face. It was still wet from the shower. I moved my hand to her cheek and lightly brushed away a bead of water that had fallen there. My hand was shaking with nerves because, for the first time, I thought I might finally be ready to tell Paige the truth. Ready to risk everything.
"The way you're looking at me..." I murmured. "You have no idea how it makes me feel."
Her throat bobbed. "So, tell me."
"I can't," I replied. "But you're dangerously close to making me break all my rules?
It felt easy to admit these things in the darkened room.
As though this moment wasn't real. Like time had stopped.
"Maybe your rules are worth breaking?"
She was staring up into my eyes like I was worthy. Like, despite my many flaws, I was what she wanted. A delicate tremor rippled through me as my chest fooded with warmth.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“You missed it? How? It streaked across the whole sky. Now you don’t
get to make a wish.”
I drew in a breath. This was it. Time to fly or fall. “I don’t need a wish.
Everything I’ve ever wanted is already right here.”
“Everything you . . .” Realization slowly dawned in her eyes.
“You’re everything, Pidge.” My speeding heart had moved from my
chest to my throat as I took her hands in mine. There was no going back
now. I couldn’t afford to hesitate or let any doubt set in.
“I’m sorry I’ve taken so long to tell you this,” I continued. “But
somewhere along the way, you became much more to me than just my best
friend. I get butterflies when you enter a room and sparks on my skin when
we touch. I’m happiest when I’m with you, and when I’m sad, you’re the
person I want by my side. I know you deserve so much better than me. And
I don’t want to mess up what we have, but I’ve always believed our
friendship can survive anything—including the fact I’ve . . .” I paused, but
only for a moment. I refused to let fear take hold of me again. “I’ve fallen in love with you, Paige.”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling

“The problem”
― Alexandra Moody, Grumpy Darling