dialogue starters from LITTLE FISH (2021). feel free to change pronouns/context/etc. as appropriate.
“I was so sad the day I met you.”
“Just stop listening, stop thinking. Tune it out.”
“All these little pieces. There’s so much to remember.”
“Focus on the important things.”
“I should be writing this down.”
“Are you calling me? Cowards like me only text.”
“Can I kiss you?”
“So, do you love him?”
“We’re just what’s happening right now.”
“It feels wrong to make this about us.”
“Where the hell have you been? You were supposed to be here an hour ago!”
“You let me do the worrying over here.”
“Please, let’s not get into that again.”
“Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t think you’d take that so seriously!”
“Did you know this was happening?”
“I don’t care about anybody else! I’m talking about me!”
“Roses felt too easy but I didn’t know what you liked, so I got you daisies.”
“That’s a pretty intense second date question.”
“Sorry. I’m just being nosy. Just tell me to shut up.”
“I’m just not very good at this.”
“I’m not going anywhere.”
“Sorry I haven’t called.”
“You must think I’m the biggest asshole on the planet.”
“So you’ve made up your mind, then?”
“Do I get a say in this?”
“I’m not fucking upset!”
“You don’t sound very not fucking upset!”
“This is fucking scary for me too! I’m scared! I’m fucking scared.”
“That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me.”
“I wanna spend the rest of my life with you. I wanna fucking marry you.”
“Do you know there’s a type of memory exclusively tied to touch?”
“I haven’t forgotten how you feel.”
“Will you touch me?”
“They say you can’t forget feelings.”
“Can I come in? I’m coming in, alright?”
“Hey, it’s not your fault. Relax, it’s not your fault.”
“Do you know what they’re talking about? You can’t lie to me about this stuff.”
“This is going to get worse.”
“I love him. I love him so much. But it’s a sinking ship.”
“Our first kiss can’t be in line for the loo.”
“I just know that after I saw you, I wasn’t sad anymore.”
“I haven’t forgotten how I feel.”
“Life goes forward. Not backwards.”
“What were we even trying to save?”
“Is that all I love about him?”
“I have to ask you something. I’m not sure how.”
“I trust you.”
“I don’t know what else to do. I don’t know what else there is.”
“Close your eyes. Just close them.”
“How long was I out for?”
“Did I hurt you?”
“Oh, fuck off. Fuck off! For fuck’s sake! That’s so annoying!”
“I could see your stupid lip and your stupid smile, you stupid twat.”
“Hey, can we just get in the car and go on a road trip or something?”
“It’s a good job you’re handsome.”
“I have something that I need to say to you… but it doesn’t feel like the right time. But I don’t think I can wait.”
“You make me laugh every day, and you make my life worth living, and you make me feel like I’m not alone.”
“You’re the person who makes it okay that I’ve gotta grow old and die someday. Because at least I got to spend it with you.”
“I was so sad the day I met you. I can’t remember why.”
