"Oh? Why yes, I actually am!" The woman chuckled, a certain charm in her voice and laugh. The blush disappeared almost completely and she smiled for the first time. Sonic felt like he could melt right then and there. How was she so dang charming?!
"O.M.G!" Sonic spelled out loud, shaking away these new strange feelings. "Same!"
The woman looked at him with a sparkle in her eye and an expression of pleasant surprise. Sonic could see the universe in those eyes. He then realized he may be being a bit too enthusiastic, maybe even forward... "I mean... I read every now and then..." He said, looking away with a nervous smile.
"Wow, I never thought I'd ever meet anyone who shared the same interests I have..." The woman spoke softly. "Then again... I never thought I'd meet anyone at all..."
This worried Sonic, to put it slightly.
Congratulations! You have gained one friendship point with this woman! Keep treating her well, and something way past cool may happen! (Get your mind out of the gutter.)
Continue to Chapter 24