You really like that boy," he said. "Rafael.""Sure. I like him."A pause, as if that wasn't the answer he wanted."I thought you didn't date boys from school."I shrugged. "There's always a first time."More silence. I glanced over to see him studying me.I sighed and turned to him, peanut-butter-covered knife in hand. "If you've heard something about him, just spit it out."He sipped his coffee, debating, then said, "They say he's something of a Romeo.""Romeo?" I sputtered a laugh. "Seriously?""You know what I mean, Maya. He likes girls.""Which, all things considered, is good.
In a conversation between two characters, one expresses curiosity about another character named Rafael. The first character notes that the protagonist has a fondness for Rafael, prompting questions about their relationship since she typically avoids dating boys from school. The protagonist casually responds that there's always a first time, indicating a potential shift in her dating behavior.
The dialogue progresses as the first character hints at rumors surrounding Rafael, calling him a "Romeo," which surprises the protagonist. She reacts with laughter, acknowledging that Rafael likes girls, which she finds acceptable given the context of their discussion. This exchange highlights the dynamics of teenage relationships and the complexities of navigating social perceptions.
