It was remarkable how Lily's entire world could crumble at just one word. She had been expecting a surprised look, possibly shocked, but she certainly didn't expect him to say it was "weird". Her feelings were hurt, and bad, and Lily wanted nothing more than to curl up in her bed and sleep off her shame.
Was she really that repulsive? What did those other girls have that she didn't? Horrid thoughts were swirling around in her mind, causing Lily to rise off the couch and try to move out of the small living room. He had hurt her, and she wanted nothing more than to lick her wounds in private.