Cale Dietrich > Quotes

“I don't exist to teach her a lesson, and it irks me that she thinks labelling me is okay now. Like, by liking guys, I automatically take on that role in her life. That I'm suddenly a supporting character in her story rather than the hero of my own.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“You aren't going to shoot me. You're just a Love Interest."
"No, I'm not." I lower the gun and aim it at his right kneecap.
Even though I've been through hell, even though I've been told I'm worthless my whole life, even though I'm gay, even though the world wants me to bow down and accept that who I am makes me insignificant, the following is true:
"I'm the protagonist, fucker!"
I pull the trigger.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Thanks for the apology, Caden, really. Anyway, isn’t it pretty normal for a straight girl to fall for a gay guy? All the sitcoms treat it like a rite of passage, something that all girls must go through. You’re pretty and kind and way too good to be true. At least I’ve ticked that box now.” “I …” I don’t exist to teach her a lesson, and it irks me that she thinks labeling me is okay now. Like, by liking guys, I automatically take on that role in her life. That I’m suddenly a supporting character in her story rather than the hero of my own.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“This isn’t Tumblr, Juliet, straight men do exist here.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“His use of the word "she" makes me flinch. He said it so confidently, like I would only ever want to kiss girls. I know that's not the case, and that wanting to kiss another boy is perfectly normal, but he doesn't seem to know that. What am I supposed to do, contradict him and make this a big thing? I could never do that because I'm a Love Interest, but the fact that he didn't even give me the option to be gay makes me want to throw something at him.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“And fair warning, as part of my tortured-soul thing I have to start being mean to you. Apparently that will make me seem strong and make you seem weak. Because strong nowadays means being a total dick.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“His right eyebrow rises. “That move was platonic, I swear. I’m a bro helping out another bro who has blood on his face.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Yeah but he's my- Ruben”
― Cale Dietrich, If This Gets Out

“Don't ever be sorry for making me feel what I feel. That was one sad moment, sure, but you've made me feel so happy countless times. Even if you break my heart it would be worth it.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Why couldn't you have been a Bad? They always get mansions. And now, because of you, I'm stick in this dump.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“At the crux of it, everyone wants the world to see them as they are. The truth isn’t the problem. The problem is the world doesn’t always make the truth safe for us to share.”
― Cale Dietrich, If This Gets Out

“You’re a great guy, and you’re my friend, but I’m not in love with you. And I … I’m not gay. I like girls.” A”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Alcohol wasn’t allowed at the LIC, but I’ve seen enough TV to know it’s supposed to be delicious. My mouth waters.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“This four-day break was meant to be my opportunity to "slow down" and "recharge," but after all that quality time with my parents, I feel more wound up than ever. I guess I'd forgotten what being at home was really like.”
― Cale Dietrich, If This Gets Out

“No one finds the love of their life while they’re a teenager.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Oh wow, he has no affection for me. Still, I’m not going to let the LIC kill him. But just: ow. He”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“I guess I thought I was straight just because everyone treated me like I was, and no one ever gave me a chance to think otherwise”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“The sight of him makes me smile. My eyes widen, and I sit up straighter. Crap. Ohhhhhhh crap. I like him.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Whenever something catches my fancy, I latch on to it. I do it with movies and gaming, too. When I like something, I like it hard. I dive deep into theory threads on Reddit and watch analysis videos on YouTube, just generally obsess, until I find something else that draws my focus.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Friend Scheme

“I thought it was awesome. And, like every awesome thing I find, I wanted to show it to you.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Good luck.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Pledge

“Nadie merece que le mientan por toda su vida”
― Cale Dietrich, The Love Interest

“Fuck friends,” I say. And I kiss him.”
― Cale Dietrich, The Friend Scheme