“No, you giving in and actually doing something would have meant you aren’t afraid to take action,” Marie pointed out as they walked. “And it sucks when there is a billion hidden meanings behind everything doesn’t it.” Sebastian clearly didn’t understand what she had been trying to do but the thought of him rejecting her made her raise her eyebrows. “You would have rejected me? Why?” And maybe she was a little afraid to get to know him and end up liking him because it was what her parents wanted.
There was a sign as they walked. “I play guitar,” Marie said, “you?” Though she sounded like she didn’t really care.