«I know it's probably too late to say this, but... I'm sorry, Ren. I'm sorry for being such a bitch to you,» Brianne murmurs, her eyes lowered, clearly regretful. «It's just that... you know, the rumors about you aren't exactly the best introduction. It's normal that, seeing how interested you were in me from the very beginning, the first thing someone would think is, 'Okay, he's just being nice because he wants to add me to his list of conquests.' Even though, in the end, you didn't do anything wrong. I mean, it's normal to want to chat with the new girl. But you get me, right? If anyone else does it, it feels like they're just being friendly. But if it's you... well, everyone assumes the worst. Anyway, I'm sorry for treating you so coldly for no reason.»
Elaine and I exchange glances—I don't know which of us finds it harder to believe that Brianne actually said those words out loud.
Thing is, I only approached her because of that stupid bet with Elaine.
