“Failed optimist?” “Yeah. She’s just got so much hope and overpowering emotions that when something disappoints her, it’s the end of the world. And sometimes, instead of letting that just temporarily disappoint her, she chooses to believe the worst. I’m the opposite. I’m the levelheaded friend, calm and steady. Always think things through and make a measured decision. I know you probably thought I was insane when we first met that day at the bar, and honestly? I was kind of acting that way.” She laughs lightly and shakes her head. “Admittedly, you kind of flustered me that day. I’m not used to
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