The Satsuma Complex (Gary Thorn, #1)

by Bob Mortimer

I often think it must be nice to believe that your company entrances people. Must be a great confidence builder.

I laugh heartily but it strikes me that the laugh was born in a sad pouch somewhere inside me. I’m not being natural. I just want him to like me. I want everyone to like me. You have to be adaptable to pull it off, though, and it’s a lot of effort. I don’t know what my end game is, but I suppose it’s better than collecting enemies.

As soon as I got back to my room I texted Louise. ‘I think I’m in love’ is all I said. ‘WHAT!? WHO WITH?’ she replied. ‘THE BEST-LOOKING BOY IN SCHOOL!!!’ I

the promenade smelt of hot pepper and sea-shell vapours.