Is that a compliment?

"I am not!" Her tone was firm and harsh, startling Derrick.

"Chill out girl, was just trying to make you feel better" he explains.

"didn't ask for it" She shrugged off her shoulder, not wanting to listen. She knows she means absolutely nothing to him but him leaving without saying anything to her is a slap to her face. At least, she deserves to know, like everyone else living in this godforsaken mansion.

"Now you are being rude!" Derrick takes a long stride, following her inside.

"No, I am not" She denies.

"What's wrong? you know you can tell me anything" Derrick has always been a reasonable and understanding gentleman but today just wasn't the time.

"nothing ok, just let me be" she declares firmly. Derrick froze on his spot, staring at her. He couldn't believe she just talked to him like that as if he is no one important. Maybe he isn't but at least, for someone willing to hear her out, she should have been a bit nicer.

"alright! no more bugging you on the same question" He surrender