M.A. Wardell > Quotes

“I don't think he misses being a caterpillar.”
"Why not?"
"Well, even after he changes into a beautiful butterfly, he's still the same on the inside. He's been the butterfly all along, he just wasn't ready to grow yet.”
― M.A. Wardell, Teacher of the Year

“My trust issues mean I sometimes struggle with being vulnerable, but you're starting to weasel your way into my heart. Truly. I'm going to do my best to let you in.”
― M.A. Wardell, Teacher of the Year

“I’m surrounded by males who refuse to communicate with me. One is six, and the other is a grown man acting like he’s six.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“There’s a closeness—a sweetness. More than simply physical, somehow, we’re becoming an us.”
― M.A. Wardell, Napkins and Other Distractions

“These two don’t need a yenta for Theo. They are yentas.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“I turn my head slightly, our lips make contact, and fuck, kissing Sheldon Soleskin might be the end of me.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“I think LEGO is my love language.”
― M.A. Wardell, Napkins and Other Distractions

“This isn’t practicing. This isn’t fake. This man, in my arms, might be the most real I’ve ever felt. Without words, I try to let him know I’ve got him.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“My eyes dart between the fingerprints Delores left in my cake and Sheldon’s ass. I really do love cake.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Baby, you drive me freaking wild.” “Sheldon, do you ever swear?” He pauses, glances at me, and says, “No. I’m a lady.” “C’mere, lady,” I say and pull him up for a kiss.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“He lifts his hips with a grunt, and I pull them off. His dick pops to full attention like a wooden soldier, and I’m so ready to crack some nuts.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Contrary to what you may want the world to believe, you’re a sweet man, Theo.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“He’s not ready to talk about Ricky, but I’m patient. If I can wait for Hollywood to release a quality queer rom-com, I can wait for Theo. I take his cue and change the subject.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“And it hits me. Like a goddamn Mack truck. Sheldon Soleskin is utterly adorable. Asshole.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“That damn cookie has me all flustered. My mouth goes dry thinking about him, and I have to work up enough saliva in my mouth to speak.”
― M.A. Wardell, Stirring Spurs

“On my way to work, I stop at the gas station like I do every morning for a small black coffee. It’s lukewarm and slightly bitter.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“There's not much you can count on in this world anymore, but the gay man's female best friend responding to his bat signal is one of them.”
― M.A. Wardell, Teacher of the Year

“Theo? Theo! It’s Sheldon. I’ve got you, buddy.” His eyes remain shut, and he doesn’t budge. “I’ve got you. Baby, I’ve got you.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Chills overtake my body, and I’m fairly certain this is what heaven must feel like. Booster’s lips are on mine, and we sit there, him gathered in my lap, in front of the vast openness of Casco Bay, and kiss.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Do you want a wife or a husband?" […]
"A husband”
[Her] soft smile tells me this isn't earth-shattering news to her. And that has been my experience with almost all children. They simply do not care about
anything other than the happiness [..].
If only all society felt the same.”
― M.A. Wardell, Teacher of the Year

“Silence. Oh, my lord. What will happen to me if I’ve murdered Theo Berenson with sex? I’ll lose my teaching job and be forced to sell horrible clothes at the mall.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“He buries his face in the pillow, and I have the sudden urge to pick him up and kiss every inch of him. This can’t be good.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“My mind replays him holding me. Brushing my hair. Calling me … baby. So infantile and irritating. Why would he call me that? God, I hope he calls me baby forever.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“I watch him go, my chest tight, like something’s caught in there—stuck between a knot and a flutter. It’s an unsettling feeling, the kind that doesn’t sit right… but I hope it never leaves.”
― M.A. Wardell, Stirring Spurs

“For fuck’s sake, who wears a tropical shirt in December?”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Okay, not a label queen. Noted. But if people ask, what will you say? Who am I?” “You’re Sheldon.” “No, silly. Who am I to you?” “You’re my Sheldon.” It sounds so incredibly perfect. I can’t even argue.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Freddie’s vocals and piano bring me into “Don’t Stop Me Now.” The bass enters before the rest of the band takes off and I imagine my truck is a shooting star bounding through the sky toward home.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Ouch. Well, that will make you never want to work out again,” Jolene says. “Can I get an amen?” I reply, lifting my hands to my lord and savior, RuPaul.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“Dude, what the fuck are you doing? You finally found someone you love, and you’re staying here with me? Love is a risk. That’s the gig. But you do it anyway because it’s also the best fucking thing in the world. Go home, T-Dawg. Sheldon is waiting for you.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas

“I got you, baby,” I whisper over and over, attempting to quiet whatever demons rage inside Theo Berenson.”
― M.A. Wardell, Mistletoe and Mishigas