[Celeste makes him sound utterly charming, the idea of him the most romantic thing in the world. It sounds very Disney, if Jem's being honest. The kind of thing she's seen a million times in movies and wondered if she'd ever find it in real life. The truth is that she and Petre are still figuring each other out and she's mad about him anyway. She prefers that; she likes learning all his secrets gradually. And of course, they're not all nice. Petre is a monster wearing a boys face, but he's never been anything but honest about that.
When Celeste is done, Jem gives her a gentle look. ] Does that scare you? That he gets you?
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When Celeste is done, Jem gives her a gentle look. ] Does that scare you? That he gets you?