“By season, really,” I continued, plastering the fakest smile on my face. “Because it’s important to be seasonal, you know? What if someone met me for the first time and couldn’t for the life of them figure out my season. Disaster, am I right?” For a second, I caught a glimpse of him clenching his teeth, but he smoothed that movement just as quickly. “A true disaster,” he replied, going as far as nodding along like he was in complete agreement.

