Need To Know

He opened the door to find the woman he’d known since they were six.

“Do you find me attractive?” she asked with an accusatory voice. His eyes narrowed.

“Why are you asking me that?” he eventually managed.

“It’s a simple enough question.”

“Yes and no. The basic concept is simple, yes, but my answer can and will have a lot of variation based on why you’re asking me.”

She crossed her arms. “I’m not giving you any more information. Answer.”

“Well… Yes and no. Yes you’re attractive, but I don’t have interest in you that way. Happy?”

“Yes and no.”