Extend the Story - Add a Room

"I what?" I screeched the words before I had a chance to think. "I'm only 19 and I doubt I have all that much in common with her, but if I do," I raised my head to show I would not put up with him trying to put me down, "she must be a great woman."

He shook his head and mumbled something which sounded a lot like, "Stop, I'm getting sick." I looked away at Mark, but Mark had returned to the gate and was looking out of it expectantly. I turned on Jared again.

"Are you going to show me around, or do I have to show myself?" I couldn't help thinking that showing myself around might be more pleasant.

Start walking. If he follows, fine.