Kiss and Don't Tell Quotes

“Just because it takes you a little longer to find yourself doesn't make you pathetic. Remember, we all have our own timelines”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Comparison takes the fun out of everything”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“I also thing thats why he gets lost in his books, so he doesn't have to face reality”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Do you call each other by your last names?” I ask. “Because I’m barely hanging on to who everyone is.” I point to the homeowner. “I know I heard your name, but all I can think of is potato. And I know that’s not your name, but that’s what I want to call you. And Eli, right? I’m having a hard time discerning if you’re Eli or Horny.” “Both,” Levi says. “And you can call us whatever you’d prefer. Personally, I think I might start calling Taters ‘Potato’. Has a nice ring to it.” “Don’t even fucking think about it,” Potato says, walking past me with a huff.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Because if anything, she believed in love, and more than anything, that’s all she wanted for me. To love.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“I miss you, Pacey.” And that right there, that’s what I’ve been waiting for. That’s what all this time between us has been about, getting her to realize that I’m not the asshole who broke her heart. That I’m the guy she met in Banff, the guy who’s addicted to her, who wants to be with her, who misses her so goddamn much.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“My parents always said, it might be my tenth picture I take that day, but it’s the first for that person, and you always need to make sure to remember that.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“And before I know it, my tears come crashing down as I bury my head in his chest.
“Oh shit, Winnie, what’s going on?”
“She lost her key,” Katherine says. “Trust me, I’m upset about it too, but I’ll call the locksmith and we’ll have this all sorted out.” She pats my shoulder coldly.
“I don’t think it’s about her key, Katherine.” Max walks me down the hall and into the living room, where we take a seat on the couch. His hand smooths over the back of my head and he asks, “What’s going on? Is everything okay with Pacey?”
I shake my head.
“Told you it wasn’t about the stupid key,” Max sneers at Katherine.
“Well, I’d be devastated if I lost a key.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“How could I fall for someone that quickly? Love doesn’t have a timeline.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“I could tell. Your lips look soft.” “You looked at my lips?” I ask, my nose scrunching up. “They’re on your face, aren’t they?” “Last time I checked,” I answer. “Then, yes, I looked at your lips.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“The attention he’s giving me, the protection, actually makes me feel incredibly safe. He makes me feel taken care of, and that’s a feeling I haven’t felt in a long time. I’m the one who’s the caregiver; I look out for my loved ones and for myself. No one looks out for me.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“He’s here. He’s mine. He’s everything I need.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“If anything, this time apart has solidified my feelings for her. I need her in my life. I want her in my life.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Why did I have to fall for him so hard and so fast? And why do I feel as though everything around me is falling apart, but when I was with Pacey, it felt put together?”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Too late,” I shout as she crosses the threshold of my apartment. “I’m already in too deep. I’m already falling. I’m already there, Winnie. You’ll break me if you leave this apartment.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Josh cracked me, but you, Pacey, I know you could break me. And if you broke me, I wouldn’t have anyone to help me pick up the pieces.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“I’m—God, I think I’m falling for him. But how? I’ve only known him for a few days. How could I possibly care about someone that quickly? How could I fall for someone that quickly? Love doesn’t have a timeline.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“You know, I heard this weird sound this morning,” Taters says, breaking the silence. Yup, here it goes. “Sort of like . . . a donkey in heat,” he continues. “Yeah, I heard that too,” Posey adds. “Like a heeeeee-haaaaawww, hehehe-hahaha.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“I’m pretty sure the one they keep calling Horny is a Disney prince reincarnated.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“The truth is plain and simple: I want you.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“The cabin is the perfect place to do that, with views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the small-town feel of Banff, being away from Vancouver city life, and far from any sort of training facility—besides the million-dollar gym in the “basement” of the “cabin.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“You want to know what qualifies this particular situation as my biggest screwup? Easy. One word . . . love.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“subtle but also packs a punch. Kind of like you.” “You think I’m subtle?” He picks up the Pina Colada flavor and says, “Yes. You’re polite, kind, don’t want to step on toes, but when you feel comfortable with someone, boy, do you pack a punch. You can easily knock a guy off his feet.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Look, he’s drinking light beer.” Posey tsk-tsks. “If you’re going to mend a broken heart with alcohol, you have to throw calories out the window.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Wait." Posey lifts his finger in the air. "We first need to ask him--does he want the girl back? That how this goes. I've seen it many times. Boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, boy is a jackass and loses girl, boy confides in bros and tells them what a jackass he is, then boy CONFESSES his need for girl, and boy creates action plan with bros to get girl back. We need the confession before we can move on.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Levi comes bustling down the hall, arms full of cider and mouth full of fudge. “This is the best day of my life.” “There’s no way,” I mutter. “No way what?” Pacey asks. Quietly I turn toward him and say, “That he got blown on the team bus. He’s such a goof.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Do you want water or milk?” Uncle RJ asks, peeking his head in, startling me just as I was about to reach for the trophy. “Both,” I answer. “Both?” he asks, confused. “Uh, yeah. I like them to be mixed together.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“He shakes his head but then lifts off the car and holds out his hand. “Keys.” “Oh, I left them in the car.” “You left your keys in the car?” “I mean, I didn’t think anyone would take it.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Your mom passed away. That’s life-changing, especially for your age.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell

“Enjoy the moment and stop putting yourself down. That’s something Mom used to say to me all the time.”
― Meghan Quinn, Kiss and Don't Tell