Chapter 23

Nathaniel was entertained by my reaction. "No guy ever said those words to you, Miss Beatrice?"

He was spot on. I didn't even have to reply for him to know the answer.

"What are your hobbies?" he asked.

I hesitated before answering. "Videogames."

I was sorry to disappoint him with my un-girly hobby.

His eyes widened in surprise. "Really? You don't look like the type. What sort of games do you play? Wee Tennis?"

I hesitated once more. "I like co-op fps survival horror games set in a post-apocalyptic world."

I started sweating. I wanted to answer honestly, but I also feared my replies would color his impression of me in a strange way.

"Zombies?" he guessed.

"Yeah. And every grotesque being the horror game world has to offer."

Aaah! What are you doing, Beatrice!?You're making it worse!

"Really now?" He looked as amused as ever. "You don't look like the type who's into things like that."

"What did you think I was into?"

"Make-up and clothes?"