Quote by John Green

I wanted so badly to lie down next to her on the couch, to wrap my arms around her and sleep. Not fuck, like in those movies. Not even have sex. Just sleep together in the most innocent sense of the phrase. But I lacked the courage and she had a boyfriend and I was gawky and she was gorgeous and I was hopelessly boring and she was endlessly fascinating. So I walked back to my room and collapsed on the bottom bunk, thinking that if people were rain, I was drizzle and she was hurricane.

I wanted so badly to lie down next to her on the couch, to w

Summary

This quote expresses the narrator's longing to be close to someone they desire on a deeper, more intimate level. It reveals the speaker's desire for genuine connection, rather than just physical intimacy. The mention of the speaker's perceived inadequacy in comparison to the person they desire highlights their low self-esteem and the obstacles preventing them from pursuing a relationship. The metaphor of "drizzle" and "hurricane" emphasizes the stark contrast in their personalities and presence. Overall, the quote portrays unrequited love and the speaker's self-doubt within a complex and evocative imagery.

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