Why Are You Like This?

"I could never be with someone that has no sense of self-preservation," Sierra said in a firm voice. "So drop it. Seriously. I'll never let him come over again if you keep giving me grief about him. And you're not allowed to bring this up in front of everyone else!" 

"Aww, why not?" Scarlett complained. "Nathan is the most interesting thing that's happened to you in forever. Besides, he seems like he would spice up family gatherings. Those random facts about bananas were hilarious."

"Don't go making him out to be my husband! We're    f r i e n d s. That's all."

"Ryan and I started as friends. You never know what might happen. And hey, he actually remembers you! I had no idea he even knew where you lived. No one else has ever surprised you like that."