“Tá tú go hálainn, ciaróg.” “What does that mean?” “It means you’re beautiful.” “Oh,” I say, feeling myself blush. “Do you know a lot of Irish?” “Just whatever I learned in school. And a few phrases to help me flirt with girls.” “Does it work?” “Sometimes.” He releases my chin. “Níl mé ag iarraidh go dtéann tú.”

