“Just because I don’t freak out every time you said something I didn’t like doesn’t mean that shit didn’t hurt me.” Tony rolled his eyes. “’I know your kind. You think you just have to crook a finger and anything you want will drop at your feet’,” he said imitating her voice. “I’m not a god damn type. I’ve worked for most of what I have. Yeah I was lucky enough to have a rich daddy but he hates me and I hate him so that’s kind of irrelevant. I kicked ass in high school to get enough scholarships to get myself into college and I work my ass off now to keep myself there. Learn more about people before you go around reading them.”
“You say that like I have a choice, with you all but shouting your emotions at me.” She pressed a hand to her temple. Very quietly, she added, “For as much as you harp on being irresistible, what was I supposed to think? I’ve been prey for the pretty people all my life, and the ones who know they’re attractive are the worst.” She blinked, and a tear escaped.
Tony rolled his eyes again refusing to give into tears. “I’m confident in my looks; that’s not a crime. I’m an entirely separate person from anyone else you’ve ever met. You need to calm down with the generalizations.”
Summer drew a deep breath, swiping at the tears. “How much data do I have to have before I can base assumptions on it? Yes, you’re not those people, but in a few hours how am I supposed to know that?”
“That’s the point. You’ve known me for a few hours. You don’t know shit about me so why act like you do?” Tony growled not looking at her. “The last dude with red hair I was with ended up killing my gold fish and stealing my car,” he said in a mocking voice. “So why not just assume every red head is a murderer of adorable fish and plans to commit grand theft auto?”
“On one experience, your point is valid. But twice, thrice, a dozen times? If every redhead you meet kills your fish and steals your car, are you not safer assuming every one you meet will do the same?” Her voice was sad. “Change my mind. We’ve this bet. Change my mind, Tony.”