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I smiled. “Noted that you’re macho with oodles of testosterone. But go on. You have me curious now.”

My date hung his head. “I cry at weddings. I can’t freaking help it.”

I chuckled. “Did you cry watching The Notebook too?”

He shook his head. “I’m not answering that. You owe me. What’s something you wouldn’t normally tell a guy on your first date?”

I tapped my lip. “Oh, I know. I’m obsessed with magazine quizzes.”

“That’s not too embarrassing.”

“It is if you really believe in them. I used to quiz every guy I went out with during our second date.”

“Used to? You don’t do it anymore?”

I shook my head. “I stopped because if the guy’s total points didn’t land him in the category I wanted, I mentally ruled him out and started finding things wrong with him. It made it impossible to go on a third date. But I do still carry the quiz folded up in my wallet, for some ridiculous reason.”

Patrick spread his arms along the top of the booth. “Pull it out. I’m up for the challenge.”

“That’s probably not a good idea.”

“Not to be too cocky, but I’m confident I’ll land right where you want me. I’ve felt chemistry since the moment we sat down. I’m not usually wrong about these things.”

“I don’t know…”

“Come on. I told you I cry at weddings, and you’re still sitting here. I think we can weather a magazine quiz.”

“All right…” I dug into my purse and pulled out a folded-up copy of my favorite Cosmo quiz. It was short and simple. “Question number one. Which answer most closely matches your ideal date?

Netflix and chill.

Going to a movie with a gallon of buttery popcorn.

A hike that ends at a pretty stream.

Clubbing.”

Patrick rubbed his chin. “I spend too much time indoors working, so I’d have to say C.”

I typed his answer into my notes app and read question number two. “Your date cooks you dinner, and it tastes disgusting. You…

Eat every bite.

Be honest and take her out to an amazing restaurant.

Eat a little bit and apologize that you had a big lunch and aren’t hungry.

Dump her. You need a woman who can cook.”

Patrick laughed. “Has anyone ever picked D?”

“You’d be surprised…”

He smiled. “I’d probably do C.”

I noted his response again and continued. “Question number three. If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Flying.