Roommate Quotes

“We’re like a constellation in the night sky—people associate the stars with one another, but those stars only look like a group. They’re really millions of light years apart.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“but there are times when I’m sure he’s checking me out. Then again, I’m sort of vain.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“It’s not so terrifying to show people who you really are.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I never meant to break all my own rules tonight, but the truth is I like you way too much. So even though it’s a bad idea to jump on your roommate, I’m happier right now than I’ve been in a long time.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I’m done trying to fight all the things I feel for this man. I may end up ruining our friendship. I may even get my heart broken.
But some people are worth the risk, aren’t they? I have a feeling in my bones that Kieran Shipley is one of them.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Audrey gives me a knowing little wink and reaches for a piece of salami.
“Where’s mine?” says her husband from the floor.
“Don’t ask me to find your salami in front of all these people, honey.”
There’s a roar of laughter”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“When he turns to me, I realize I’m staring at him like a creeper. His eyes light up with amusement. “Need something?”
“No,” I say too quickly.
He gives me a comical frown. “Bummer. Because there are other things I could teach you besides cooking. Just saying.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I wanted the distance so I could figure it all out.”
“Your sexuality,” he guesses.
“That,” I agree. “And my career, too. I need a better graphic-design job, and some more coursework. I don’t want to hear Dad’s opinions all the time. Not about that, and not about…”
“Steamy-hot man-loving?” Roderick offers, and I almost choke on my sandwich. “Sorry,” he says with a grin. “I was born with no filter.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Keiran Shipley is so attractive that my slutty little mind can’t stop noticing him.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“This is the extent of my sex life – admiring men, and then feeling confused about it.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“That’s just it, though. You make me feel like I could be someone who does things instead of just thinking about them. You probably don’t understand, but I get a lot out of having you around.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I guess that's what adulting really is - living your best life in spite of all the apologies we never hear.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Roses are red

Violets are blue

I love my coffee

And if you talk to me before I drink it I will cut you

I let out a happy snort. Is it possible that I’ve found my people?”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I’m a pack animal. I’m not cut out to live alone.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I’m doomed. And doomed people sleep poorly.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I love you,” I try. It isn’t nearly as hard to say as I thought it would be. “I love you so much.” Actually, it does hurt to say it. But it aches in a good way. Like sore muscles after a good workout. It aches like progress. Roddy leans down and places a soft kiss on my temple. “I know,” he says. “I love you, too. Now just relax.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Our Roderick is a pleaser,” Audrey says, patting my arm. “So many chefs are.” “What do you mean, a pleaser?” I help myself to a slice of brie on a cracker. “You give a lot, and you hope others will do the same. And since you’re above average, they let you down a lot of the time.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Hey.” A rush of affection makes me reach up to cup his face in my hand, so I can see his eyes. “If you ever decide to experiment with some lucky guy, just know that he’s going to feel like he’s winning at life.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“People tell you to be yourself. But not everybody can afford that luxury.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Still, I can’t stop wondering how good it would feel to be grabbed up in those strong arms and hugged. Or, say, pinned to the bed while he fucks me. I’m not picky.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“My father's green John Deere was one of the first things I drew, and it became the subject of hundreds of pictures. I used up every green crayon in the house, and when they were gone, my mother joked that I'd have to start drawing Kubotas, because they're orange. So I did. Problem solved.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“I guess that’s what adulting really is—living your best life in spite of all the apologies we never hear.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“And I know I’m a lucky guy, too.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“This week, when God closes a door, he also engages the deadbolt.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate

“Having Roderick in my life is like having a fire in the hearth. He warms me even when I can’t see him.”
― Sarina Bowen, Roommate