Chapter 165

"Then you try it." Brandon brought his chocolate-covered apple near my mouth. I instinctively twisted my head away, but he was persistent, seemingly determined to see me eat it. There was no escaping, so I reluctantly opened my mouth and took a bite. It was sweet and sour. While not unpleasant, I preferred sweeter fruits, like the ones I bought. But seeing Brandon's expectant gaze, I smiled and pretended that it tasted good. I mumbled while chewing, "It's really good." "I want to try yours," Brandon said. He didn't eat his treat and asked for mine instead. I instinctively hid the treat behind my back, like a child protecting a prized candy bar. Brandon laughed. "I just want a taste, not the whole thing. Look at how worried you are." His playful teasing continued. "Such a stingy one, aren't you?" Maybe he was right. It was just a chocolate-covered fruit after all. Fine. I would give it to him. I took out my treat from its hiding place. I had chosen a box filled with five differ