How

How

‘S O,

E DDIE,’

B ELLA

says. ‘Can I ask?’

‘You can ask me anything. I’m an open book.’

‘How is it that a charming young gentleman such as yourself has never had his first kiss?’

‘It’s a long story.’

‘Did you ever come close?’

‘Close?’

‘To kissing someone.’

‘ Well

…’