It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time Quotes

“I love you.”
“You do?”
He nodded just once. “Like crazy. You wanted me to see you. But, Adele, you’re all I see.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“People always make young love seem like this wonderful thing. Something to be treasured. But the truth is, it sucks. Because of that first love, you just might get to spend the rest of your life looking for that person in others.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Maybe you just haven’t fallen for anyone yet.”
“I fell. It hurt like hell. Eventually, I picked myself up and moved on.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Sorry I called you a manwhore.”
He blinked. “You didn’t call me a manwhore.”
“No? Must have just thought it.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Another grunt.
Great. Was this how it was going to be for my entire stay?
“Not that I don’t adore the whole grouchy thing you’ve got going,” I said. “But out of curiosity, should we just possibly talk about the issue and get it all out there? Deal with it, maybe?”
He frowned. “Hell, no.”
“So we’re never going to discuss it?”
“Got it in one.”
I took a deep breath and gave him a thumbs-up. “Okay. Great. Good talk, Pete.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Some things were beyond being fixed, even by a dress with pockets.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“No one had ever looked at me the way he did now. Like I was more than just some riddle to be solved or a body to be conquered. But as if I held some integral part of him, maybe. The man looked at me like I truly mattered, as if he really saw me, and I hadn’t even realized just how much that had been missing from the others.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Perhaps walking away right now is for the best. It’s sad, but sometimes loving someone isn’t enough. One day, if the stars are aligned, you might be ready for each other and come together for the right reasons.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“So, what’s your plan?”
“That we take some time and get to know each other as adults.”
I thought it over. “My feelings for you aren’t casual. They never have been.”
“I know.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Why should I stay, Pete?”
“So we can figure out what this is. Because you’re important to me and I don’t want to lose you for another seven years.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“You weren’t in love with me. You just thought you were.”
And yeah, no. “Pete, there’s a lot about what happened back then that I’ll readily admit was ill-judged, outright wrong, and even possibly plain stupid. But don’t tell me how I felt. I know how I felt.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“I’m not talking with you about sex.”
“But it’s age appropriate now,” I said.
“To the contrary, we are now far too old for such frivolities.” One corner of his mouth lifted a little. At least I could still make him smile when I wanted to.
“So last time I was here I was too young, and now I’m too old?”
“Precisely.” He nodded. “There was a four-minute window about three years ago where such a discussion might have been appropriate. Too bad you missed it.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“I was done. Seriously. Full on. Done. “Oh, go fuck yourself.”
“What did you say?”
“You know, Pete, it was seven long years ago,” I said. Ranted. Whatever. “I behaved like a dumb kid and I’ve acknowledged that. I’ve apologized many, many times.”
He wiped a hand over his wet face. “Did you actually just tell me to go fuck myself?”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Unrequited love was a bitch.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“Shanti picked up her glass of red wine. “For now, we let Adele go back to Sydney, where she will no doubt find someone who sees exactly how beautiful and wonderful she is, sweeps her off her feet, and makes her forget that our Peter ever even existed. Why, he’ll be nothing but a dim, sad memory to her in no time. Meanwhile, Peter can go back to having meaningless relationships based on almost casual sex with women he barely even likes.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“What? Was I not supposed to grow up?” Then he glared at my body as if it personally offended him. Jesus. The bikini wasn’t that skimpy. “God, you’re right.” I sighed. “I should have left my breasts at home. How thoughtless. I’m so sorry. My bad, Pete.” He snorted. “You’re not funny.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

“I’m sorry to wake you, but I’m so tired,” I whined, shoulders slumping. “And I can’t sleep because Dad and Shanti’s room is next to mine and they keep having loud sex.” At this, he laughed his very fine ass off. “Pete, it’s not funny.” “Saturday night.” He shrugged. “They’re newlyweds.” “But he’s my father,” I said. “That makes it officially eww. I’m dying of sleep deprivation and their bed is banging against the wall like they’re filming a porno. It’s not okay.”
― Kylie Scott, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time