Page 125 of Thick & Thin

“No, I’m just curious where all that came from.”

“I just described every man that would havenothingto do with me, so now my question to you is… why are you talking to me?” She lifted one eyebrow as if accusing me of something.

This girl was very strange. Obviously, she had self-esteem issues, but at the same time, she was the most confident, outspoken woman I’d ever met… other than my sister, Jenny.

Her honest eyes flipped my insides, and I felt a tiny bit of panic run up my spine. I was slowly losing control of the conversation, which was completely unacceptable. I internally shook myself and went in for the kill.

“You think I’m handsome?” I flirted.

“Don’t change the subject.” She blushed.

“No, I think it’s you who’s changing the subject. Then it’s settled!” I said as I playfully smacked the tabletop.

“What’s settled?”

“As long as you’re not seeing anyone and since you obviously think I’mhandsome…I’m taking you out.”

“What do you mean out? Like a date, out?”

“Yes, like a date out. What do ya say?” I shrugged.

I was praying that I made some kind of impression on this girl, at least enough to get her to agree to go on a date with me. Everything was riding on this girl and making her happy for three months.