“Don’t expect too much,” I blurted suddenly. They were taken aback but I couldn’t stop. It was only fair that they knew exactly what they were getting into. “I work a lot. Watch reality shows that make me cry. See my friends and family every now and then.” My voice dropped to a small whisper. “I don’t really do anything else. I’m not very interesting.” “Was that meant to deter us?” James grinned. I stuttered. “No, maybe, I don’t—” Rome shrugged. “Makes us want to court you more, if anything.”

