Dylan Drakes > Quotes

“You can’t feel guilty for chasing your own happiness. The world doesn’t get better by good people destroying themselves, but by everyone else doing a little more.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“You care so much for other people, Locky,” said Benedict, his voice as light as a prayer. “Isn’t it time someone took care of you?”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“Out in the suburbs, a dad thinks the new twink intern is hot, and has no idea how to process that. Mom wants the pool boy, and six of his friends, to all take turns knocking a baby into her. Grandma loves the feeling of latex washing up gloves way more than anyone else. Grandad puts on a wig when the wife is out and has never felt more right. And none of them—not a single fucking one—talks about any of this. None of them sees this stuff in their papers or their cable news or anywhere. There are millions of people, living their lives, from cradle to grave, keeping all of these things hidden. They’ll deny themselves a lifetime of exploration and joy and discovery of their true desires, all because it isn’t normal to talk about these things. And worse, they’ll persecute other people—good people—because they’re so fucking terrified of the secrets inside themselves.”
― Dylan Drakes, Cubs & Campfires

“The roses of Ardor will live on in my memory. Not in my hands.”
― Dylan Drakes, Our Satyr Prince

“And, suddenly, the man was transformed. Gone were the nerves, and in their place was a keen-eyed nerd who’d been waiting hours for someone to ask about their special subject.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“You know why they call them dreams, Benedict? Because eventually, you have to wake up.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“Never feel guilty about your fears—because that might stop you from speaking. And I want to hear your voice, okay?”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“Perfect is a good goal, Locky. But sometimes things are better when they’re a little messed up.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“And Locky was left alone, trying to hide an infuriatingly sustained erection while staring at the single most beautiful man he’d ever seen in real life.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“Well . . . I . . . I promise I’ll be gentle with you.” And it took all of Benedict’s willpower not to say I’d really rather you weren’t.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“Don’t minimize your suffering like that. Don’t tell yourself that your pain is invalid because it isn’t big enough, or that other people have been through more. Because down that path lies shame instead of healing. Life affects everyone differently. Some people get bitten by a dog and shrug it off. Others spend every day of their life terrified that it will happen again. There’s no rhyme for these things. It isn’t about how weak or strong you are. And it isn’t for other people to decide whether or not your trauma is real. It is real, because you’ve lived it.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries

“Just because we push boundaries together, doesn’t mean you have no voice, Locky. I want you to feel empowered to take risks. But I never want you to feel obligated.”
― Dylan Drakes, Bears & Bakeries