Bruno scoffed, shaking his head.

"I don't like him. And I'm not gay."

Beauty blinked.

"Is he gay?"

"Who knows?"

Bruno shrugged.

Beauty rolled her eyes.

"What does being gay have to do with this? You don't have to like him like that. I mean, get along with him as a normal person.Maybe even be friends."

Bruno frowned.

"I don't want friends, Beauty. You know that. I'm not the type to...hang out with random people. I'm an introvert, remember?"

"I know, my love. But you need a friend. And Eric... you can't just glare at him the whole time. My parents are watching. Please, just try. Not as close friends,...