Page 9 of Heartthrobs Don't Date Wallflowers

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Not Zesty

Princess, I need you to stay calm.

Ivy

There is NO way you like pineapple on pizza

I’m moving you back up the hit list as we speak.

Not Zesty

Can we at least compromise? What if it’s only half the pizza? Or like… tiny, barely noticeable pieces?

Ivy

We don’t negotiate with criminals.

Not Zesty

Oh, come on, Princess. Haven’t you heard of forgiveness?

Ivy

I think we just hit a majorred flag here

Maybe you deserve to be on top of the list after all.

Not Zesty

You know what? I’ll take my chances

If I have to go down for pineapple pizza, I’ll go down swinging.

Ivy

Brave. Very misguided, but brave

Not Zesty

Thank you, I’d say thats the story of my life

Ivy

So what other red flags should I know about?

Don’t tell me you also clap when the plane lands

Not Zesty

Wow. No. Never. But my dad does and I think I die a little inside every time.

Ivy

My mom claps and I just want to crawl under the seat.

Not Zesty

Okay, good. We’re still safe here

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