Page 183 of How to Win the Girl

“Drake.” She says my name sharply. “It would be impossible not to care for someone you were sleeping with. Of course you can change your mind.”

I shrug. “But I didn’t.”

The fact is, I never considered anything but something physical with Shannon. In fact, I’ve told her in no certain terms over the past eight months we’ve been sleeping together—and have said the words out loud—this is only sexand I do not want a relationship.

When we started fucking each other, I hadn’t wanted a relationship with anyone; not her, not any female.

“All I’m saying is, it’s normal to have feelings for someone you’re sleeping with.” Her chin is high as she debates me—as if this is an argument she’s going to win.

“That’s unfortunate.”

She doesn’t know what to say to that, this much is clear.

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

My shoulders rise and fall. “Guess I mean it’s too bad that didn’t happen for me. I did not catch feelings for you.”

Not even a one.

Sure, I like her. She’s sexy, and she’s fun in the sack, but we’ve never hung out outside of the bedroom, and I wouldn’t know if we have anything in common other than the way we like to fuck.

So this feelings business is a one-way street I have no intention of driving on.

“Wow. Now you’re just being mean.”

I bark out a laugh. “I’m being mean because I told you I don’t have feelings for you? Are you for real right now?”

Shannon’s hands have not left her hips. “Are you dumping me because you’re seeing someone?”

“Dumping you? We were never together.”

Jeezuz Christ.

“We were fucking. That is all.”

“Does your new girlfriend know that?” Her chin lifts defiantly.

Ahh. So she does know I’m dating someone—or at least, she suspects it.

Still, I don’t have to defend myself to someone I was only having sex with; it’s not my problem she refuses to let that sink into her pretty little head.

Not. My. Problem.

I turn my back, done with the discussion, walking home to the sound of her outraged screech when she slams her front door behind me.

fifty

Every day I like him more. Except yesterday. Yesterday he was really annoying.

Drake:

If I said I missed you, would you throw up in your mouth, or would you think it was cute?

Daisy:

Probably a little bit of both, if I’m being honest.

Good answer LOL

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