“Okay, so if that's not real, what
is? What counts, to you?"
He thought for a second, then said, "I don't know. Just because someone's pretty doesn't mean she's decent.
Or vice versa. I'm not into appearances. I like flaws, I think they make things interesting."
I wasn't sure what answer I'd expected. But this wasn't it. For a second, I just sat there, letting it sink in.
"You know," I said finally, "saying stuff like that would make girls even crazier for you. Now you're cuteand
somewhat more attainable. If you were appealing before, now you're off the charts.”