Sweet Before the Bitter

"Serena, how long are you gonna keep me waiting?" Tristan blocked the doorway, refusing to let me pass.

"Step aside," I said, my eyes turning cold.

Tristan quickly dropped his hand, looking all kinds of pitiful. "I just want to experience all the ups and downs of love. Won't you give me a shot?"

That actually made me laugh.

"Then you can start with the bitter part," I shot him a look. "If I ignore