“You haven’t mentioned a girlfriend since I’ve known you.”
“Okay, so? I’ve been single for a bit, but that doesn’t mean I can’t help. In fact, it means I know exactly what not to do to get a girl’s attention.”
“Uh-huh.” He crosses his arms. “So tell me, then. How do I get Hannah to go to the dance with me?”
“Hannah? Okay, we’ve got a name. What’re Hannah’s interests or hobbies?”
He scratches the back of his head. “Um, well…I think she likes horses because she has a couple notebooks covered with ’em.”
“Perfect, considerin’ you’re into that now too. Okay, what else?”
“Music. She plays in the band.”
“Nice. Do you know what instrument?”
“Saxophone.”
“Very cool. Sounds like you know enough about her to start up a conversation about stuff she’s interested in and you can mention how you learned to ride horses recently, too.”
“And how does that get her to go to the dance with me?”
“Well, you gotta be patient. You’re playin’ the long game if you wanna see her again after the dance. Have a few convos and make her laugh. Girls love guys who are funny and nice.”
“Funny and nice? Oh my God, you sound like my grandpa.”
Furrowing my brows, I scowl. “Dude, I’m only thirty-two.”
“And single,” he reminds me.
“You act like I have one foot in the grave. I’m single by choice.”
“That sounds like somethin’ a single old man would say.”
“Allllright…” I drawl. “Well, since I’mso old, I better get my old ass to bed.”
He snickers at my irritation, and I shake my head.
“Good job on your homework tonight. I’m proud of you.”
He lowers his gaze as if he’s not used to being told that, but I am. Even when frustrated, he didn’t give up.
“Thanks. I’ll talk to you later,” he says.
“Yep. Night, Bentley.”
“See ya.”
We end the call, and I stretch my legs, then walk to my bathroom to brush my teeth and get ready for bed.
Once I’m under the covers, I set my alarm and then check the group chat to see if that girl sent an update.
I’m curious if she tried the baking soda paste and if it worked.
But there’s nothing, just random messages from other people talking about other topics.
I don’t even know who this girl is.
But I can’t help being curious.
