Page 36 of Overdue I Love You's
“Mine’sDabangg.” Shaan leans forward to meet my eyes. “A Bollywood film with a cop. I rewatch it every month or so.”
“Cool,” I say. “I’m not a huge action girlie, but I’d be down to watch a man in a police suit.”
Rhys chuckles at that and I know exactly why.
“Mine is Black Swan,” Katarina says. She moves her hair overher shoulder and looks at me with a less-judgygaze? The quick up and down she gives me stabilizes whatever unsettling feelings she might be feeling and confirms that I’m not a threat to her.
Lucky for her, I’m not a competitive person.
I wait for someone to ask me what my favourite movie is, but no one does.
“Mine’sDirty Dancing,” I say while awkwardly bobbing my head. “Johnny Castle was my sexual awakening, if you know what I mean.”
Katarina merely hums under her breath.
“Great movie,” Rhys replies. “I still listen to that one song while working out.” He glances up towards the ceiling, eyes pinched, brows perched together. “What was it called?”
“I’ve had the time of my life,” I answer confidently. “My sister and I used to dance around the house listening to it.”
“I do not think I’ve seen the film,” Shaan runs a hand through his black hair. “Is it any good?”
“Only the best,” I beam. “We’ll have to do a movie marathon with our favourite movies, I promiseDirty Dancingwill soon take your number one favourite film spot.”
“It’s mediocre at best,” Katarina looks bored.
My smile loses its strength, but I refuse to let it drop.
Just then, the front door slams shut and in comes a string of curses.
I roll my lips inwards, stopping the laugh from bursting out.
Stumbling into the room, sunglasses on her forehead, tight jeans pasted on her legs and a sly smile on her lips. “Well, hello. I’m Hina Mayumi,” she takes her sunglasses off her head and tips it like it’s a cowboy hat.
Everyone introduces themselves again and I can see her holding back her smile when it’s my turn. She ends up sitting next to me and I like that because I feel like she feels most comfortable around meright now.
Awkward, miniscule conversation continues in broken sound waves. I try my best to keep the energy up, to start new topics, and somehow I even ended up giving everyone a random experience that never happened to me but now they all think it did.
Fun fact, I’m terrified of large bodies of water. There is no way I dived into the ocean during one of the fishing sessions back in Cornwall just because a kid’s doll fell into the water.
Nope,nuh-uh,I’m not that kind of girl. My life is an adventure enough.
With crossed legs, Hina rests an arm over her knee and cups her face in her hands. She turns to look at me, “What’s your MBTI?” Asking people theirMyers-Briggspersonality type is a trend. Fun fact, in South Korea, MBTI’s are a famous way of figuring out how a person truly is.
“INFP,” introverted, intuitive, feeling, and perspective. Despite being introverted, not being around my sisters has taught me to put it aside and focus on what I’m not. “I bet you’re ENFJ.”
Hina gasps, hand to her heart and everything. “How did you know?”
I cluck my tongue. “I’m just that good.”
Katarina scoffs, “Guess mine too.”
Turning to face her, I watch carefully. She’s been quiet and replies with snarky comments, but she’s poised and determined. I can tell that she’s a strong leader, someone who knows how to work the room without needing to say a word. By the way Rhys and Shaan have been staring at her in increments throughout the evening, she knows the power she holds. It’s simmering beneath the surface, and I like that.
I decide I like her too, even if she doesn’t seem to like me.
“INTJ,” I conclude. “There’s no way I’m wrong about that.”
She stares at me for a minute, “You’re right.”
