Page 56 of Untying the Knot
“How can I trust that?” she asks, her expression unsure.
“You’re just going to have to get to know me to understand. That will take some time, time I’m willing to put in.” I release her cheek and say, “Let’s pack these up, and I’ll walk you out.”
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Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I feel comfortable telling you this. I’ve already eaten every éclair I took home.
DrinkWithMe:It’s been two hours.
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I didn’t say I was proud of what I’ve done, just that I’m comfortable telling you.
DrinkWithMe:I would like to say I’m horrified by the volume of pastries you’ve consumed today, but I think your body needed it. Too many muscles.
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone complain about too many muscles before. And how would you know . . . unless you were checking out my Instagram feed?
DrinkWithMe:The thirst traps might have caught my eye.
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:If you want, I can send you your own personal thirst traps—and not like a dick pic or anything.
DrinkWithMe:Why not? Send me a dick pic. Let me catch a glimpse of that peen.
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I’ll send you a dick pic when you go out on a date with me.
DrinkWithMe:Is that a promise?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:It could be. Let me think about it. I don’t think I’m quite ready to ask you out yet.
DrinkWithMe:Oh, I see. You have éclairs with me, and then you decide to play hard to get? Is that how this is going to work?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:No, when I had éclairs with you, I saw that I might have a chance at taking you out. But I won’t pressure you. I’m trying to gain your trust first.
DrinkWithMe:And how do you plan on doing that?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:You’ll see.
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Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I want to send you something.
DrinkWithMe:Is it a stripper?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:Do you like strippers?
DrinkWithMe:I’ve had positive experiences with both males and females. I love a good rack in my face and a bouncing willy. Will accept both.
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I’ll put it on the list of things I can send you.
DrinkWithMe:Aren’t you a charmer?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:But I do want to send you something, so I’m going to need an address.
DrinkWithMe:Hmm, not sure if you’ve earned it. Why don’t I just meet you at a neutral location, and you can hand it to me there?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:I would love to hand deliver it, but unfortunately, I’m in Miami right now.
DrinkWithMe:Playing the baseball?
Ryot.Bisley.Balls:Yes, playing *the* baseball. I have a game tonight.
