[The response gets an eyeroll. But, really? It's a good response. Nice to know that he cares in his own, strange kind of way.]

He's not a jerk. [Wait a sec. Okay, maybe sometimes he can be. But let's face it. Simon would be boring if he was all goody-goody.] And no messing him up without my permission.

I've- I've never done this before, Speed. [She takes a deep breath. It's not easy, admitting to things that make you vulnerable.] Had a boyfriend. I'd kinda like to see if it works out.