Lib Novel Page 154
I just…needed to actually ask Mutt out first.
Because Blair had been incredibly unhelpful, and I was curious, I texted Richard for advice too. He, at least, didn’t talk about blowjobs.
Me
Do you have any advice for dating men?
Richard
Why are you asking me this?
Me
Just answer the question, asshole
Richard
I am not qualified.
Me
Not qualified my ass. You literally have a boyfriend.
He didn’t reply, so I sighed and texted him again.
Me
Why aren’t you qualified?
Richard
I’ve only dated one person. Blair.
Me
Yeah, I know.
Richard
I imagine every person is different. And as I only know how to date Blair, I don’t think the information I’ve learned is relevant to you.
I was two seconds from giving up, but decided I’d give it one last shot—because I was stubborn and also…maybe it was my turn to need a big brother right now. Richard must’ve known that, because he stopped fucking with me and gave in pretty immediately.
Me
Can you just…try? Jesus fuck. It’s like pulling teeth.
Richard
Give me a minute.
It took Richard half an hour to reply again, and this time he had a comprehensive list.
Richard
Romantic gestures are always appreciated. Quality time. Listening when they talk. Little gifts that remind you of a person, simply because you’d think they’d like them. Try to understand where they’re coming from, especially when you’re arguing. Don’t keep secrets. They have a way of getting out, and all they do is hurt the people you care about.
It was weird. Everything Richard had just listed was stuff I could recall Mutt doing for me. He was just…naturally good at dating, I guess. Even though he was an overgrown puppy with a constant hard-on.