"I think we should analyze it based on the perspective of love being toxic," I heard Jack say.
"Really?" I asked absentmindedly, my eyes fixed on my phone.
"Ok, that's it!" Jack's mock angry outburst made me stop from looking at my phone, and at him.
"Lovers," he added, shaking his head in exaggerated motions.
"Always too intoxicated by their emotions."
"Alright, Jack, stop acting like some genius now, we both know you aren't," I chirped.
"You're so mean," he huffed playfully, his words reminding me of someone else I knew.
And that elicited a small smile from me as I said, "so I've heard."
This time, it was his turn to chuckle.
"Well, in layman's explanation," he started, leaving me to make a face at his use of the word, layman's. But he just grinned slyly, adding,
