King of Pain Quotes

“It’s honestly baffling how he’s able to be so loving and tender when he’s carrying all that pain in his heart. Somehow, he lords over it—like a King of Pain. Cages it in the depths of his soul and throws away the keys to the kingdom.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“You're even more beautiful now, you know that? It was always hard to breathe in your presence. But last night? Seeing you again? It threatened to suffocate me completely, Ant.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I had something once—someone who felt like the entire spectrum of color, vibrant and alive in the palm of my hand. He was a burst of light, something electric, something more. And then he vanished. Now everyone else pales in comparison.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“No one has ever seen me before. Not like this. Not the parts I keep locked away, hidden behind walls—walls built by necessity with bricks of pain and shame. He sees it all. And he’s crying. For me.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“There, in the darkness of the motel room, in the softest whisper, I barely hear him say it— “Mine.” And it’s in that moment, I know—my heart will never belong to anyone else.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I wish I had more time. More time alone with him. More time to explore this thing I’m starting to admit to myself. Because I know I want him. And I think I’m close to being ready to have him.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“And Chance…” he begins, his hand still on my arm, voice steadier now, “I’m not oblivious to what this is. Just... be patient with me. I promise it’ll be worth it.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I’m damaged, but I’m not oblivious—I’ve seen the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not paying attention. Like he’d tear the world apart if it meant keeping me safe.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“Every day, it gets harder to ignore the way my heart leaps when he calls me beautiful, the way his eyes pierce through my protective exterior like sunlight cutting through fog. I’ve caught myself watching him too many times, wondering what it would feel like to let all my walls come down. Wondering what it would feel like to be seen. Really seen. By him.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I simply can’t shake the thought that Anthony Pacini is going to change my life. And maybe I’ll change his too. It feels… inevitable.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“He intrigues me in ways I don’t fully understand. He isn’t just shy; he carries himself like someone with walls a mile high. Walls built out of necessity, not choice. There’s a heaviness to him, a guarded edge, as though he’s seen things most people haven’t and doesn’t know how to let go of them.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I really wish he wasn’t so damn distracting. His presence pulls me in, but it also makes me a little uncomfortable. He’s got this ability to make me face things I’ve spent years trying to bury, and that scares the hell out of me.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“But it’s the eyes. Not only are they a gorgeous light hazel that contrasts perfectly with his skin tone and dark hair, but they’re also full of mystery, depth, and something darker I haven’t quite pinpointed yet. Pain, maybe?”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“The man is stunning. And those beautiful lips. I’m pretty sure he’s Italian, which is my weakness.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“When he turns around, his eyes meet mine… and it takes my breath away. He’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I let go of any dreams of pro football shortly after getting run over on my bike at eight years old.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I consider allowing my gaze to linger, but that thought is quickly squashed by the voice that has been my constant companion since puberty. You’re not actually attracted to men. You’re not inherently like that. They made you this way.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“I’m guessing a lot of people call you PacMan, but I like being the only one who calls you Ant.” He shakes his head. “No, I don’t want anyone else using it.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain

“What I cannot handle, my beautiful boy, is watching you hide parts of yourself that deserve to be seen. You don’t belong in the shadows. Not in any part of your life.”
― J.P. Joseph, King of Pain