Kevin entered the pantry.

“I want water instead, Kevin.”

Hayden was thirsty.

“Okay.”

Soon, he brought her a cup of water with a smile.

Hayden found it funny. “Why are you looking at me like that? Do I look like a stranger?”

“I think you were super cool just now, Hay. It’s true.”

Hayden glared at him speechlessly. She sat and took a sip of water. After hydrating herself, she turned on her computer and said, “My gender is my problem. I don’t think I owe them any explanation. The question