Dead at Heart
She turned to the window and said, "Yeah, they were really sweet. You missed out."
Truth was, they were overwhelmingly sugary with a strong artificial flavor. She felt like her tongue had been attacked.
Jayson tapped his fingers lightly on the steering wheel. "Do you know what those fruits are called?"
Ariel turned to him. "You do?"
Next time, she would make sure to avoid that fruit altogether.
He tilted his head and said, "They're called Dumbyr."
Ariel frowned, confused. "What does that mean?"
Jayson put on a song. "They say if you eat them, you'll get smarter. Looking at you now, maybe it worked."
Hot Chapters