Page 20 of Anyone But Her

"Kind of. We've been out a few times but I don't think it's gonna go anywhere."

"Why not?"

"She's not really my type."

"Then why'd you go out with her?"

"Because she asked."

He smiles. "You're so sweet. Afraid to tell a girl no."

I laugh. "Shut up, idiot. It's not about being sweet. It's about giving people a chance. I thought if I got to know her she'd end up being my type after all."

"So what exactly is your type? Maybe I could set you up with someone."

My type is his sister. But I can't tell him that.

"I don't know. It doesn't matter. I don't have time for girls. I'm too busy."

"You're not that busy. Who was that girl you went out with last spring? The one I met when I came out to see you?"

"Heather. We broke up a few weeks after you met her."

"She was hot. Why'd you break up with her?"

"We just didn't click. We're still friends though."

"You want a drink?" He stands up. "We got everything. Beer. Soda. Water."

"I'm good, but thanks."

He sits back down. "If you change your mind, just help yourself."

"So how's the rest of the family?"

He looks at me funny. "The rest? It's only my parents and sister and I already told you about my parents."

"What about your sister? Does she like college?"

"I think so, but last time I talked to her she sounded a little homesick. That'll go away once she gets busy with classes and being on the golf team."

"Where does she go to college?" I know the answer. He's told me before and I looked it up online, but I want him to think I forgot.

"Camsburg. In northern California."

"That's right. I think you told me that."

"She's been meeting a lot of people. Making friends. She'll be fine after a few more weeks."

"And once she gets a boyfriend she'll like it even more."

"I doubt she'll date anyone. She's too damn picky."

"Like how?"

"She'll go on one date and come up with a million reasons why the guy wasn't right for her. Or she'll decide that before she even goes on the date. Like I said, she's too damn picky, which is fine with me. I don't want some guy using her or breaking her heart."

"Does she ever see that friend of hers?"

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