“I asked her which flavor you would prefer, and she told me to buy both.”
“I like the sound of this girl.”
“Then I bought a third one for her because she said she liked chocolate.”
“That’s nice of you.”
“I then offered to escort her home for safety, and she accepted.”
“Mist, you sweetheart, I didn’t know you had it in you.” Eva lowered her spoon and beamed at him. “I doubt Ash or his bros would ever have thought to do something so nice. You’re really good at this human stuff.”
His mouth twisted. “I don’t know. I think I may have offended her, though I don’t understand why.”
“Why? What did you say?”
“She told me she couldn’t eat ice cream because it would make her bigger. This comment made no sense because I found her shape appealing. I suggested she consume the ice cream in one sitting to achieve that result, but judging by her reaction, she did not agree.”
Eva burst out laughing. “My god, Mist, you’re amazing at this. You’re going to get a girl in no time.”
“I’m confused. You don’t think I offended her?”
“Shocked her speechless? Yes. Offended her? Likely not. She’s probably not used to hearing people say she should try to get even bigger.”
“But she wasn’t big. She was very small. She was just round.”
Eva burst out laughing again.
“I don’t understand what’s funny.”
She reached over and patted him on the arm, earning her a scowl. “You’ll learn.” After scooping another spoonful of ice cream into her mouth and sighing with pleasure, she asked, “So, did you get her number?”
“What number?”
“Her phone number. To call her?”
“No. Should I have?”
“How are you supposed to see her again if you don’t have a way to contact her?”
He stiffened. “She said goodbye. I didn’t realize that was an option.”
Eva consumed another spoonful of ice cream and shrugged. “Damn. A missed opportunity, I guess, but it’s probably for the best. You need a bit more practice in public first, I think, and we need to get you a phone.”
His shoulders slumped slightly. “What is the importance of phones? Lily asked if I had one, and now you—”
“Wait. Lily is the girl you just met?”
He nodded.
“She asked if you had a phone? What did you say?”
“I said no. Because I don’t.”
Eva slapped a palm to her forehead. “Damn it, Mist! She was asking for your number! She wanted you to ask her out.”
“Why wouldn’t she have just said that? How is asking if I have a phone equivalent to planning a date?”
“We have more work to do than I thought. I can’t believe you let her get away.”
