He wanted to know
why I pulled back
*
Why I don't look at him
the same way
*
I told him straight up
"I don't have time for games."
*
"I'm focused on my career
and my academics."
*
He asked,
"But you know you're cute, right?"
*
"I know I'm cute."
"I know my worth."
"I don't need someone else
to validate that."
*
He asked me,
"Are you dating someone?"
*
"I'm not seeing anyone seriously."
"I told you there's that guy
who I let take me out
and buy my things."
*
"I have more important things
to do with my life
than to concern myself with dating."
*
He told me about his recent dates
in an attempt to make me jealous
*
I was unphased
I didn't bat an eye
*
Striking a nerve
He asked me again,
"So you haven't been on any dates lately?"
*
With a cold stare
I calmly said,
*
"I have more men ask me out
then I give the time of day."
*
"I don't give chances often."
"You're lucky if I even look your way."
*
"It isn't easy to catch my interest
but it's pretty easy to lose."
*
"Which is why
after what you pulled
I'm not interested in you."
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