" i was homeschooled." i said quickly with a neat little smile, looking into his eyes.

" wow, you're the first, real live one i've seen!" he replied, taking a step back as if to study my stature. he took two seconds from his business to be intrigued.

i tilted my head toward shermaine beside me. " first, real live one..." i mumbled to her. " like a zoo animal..."

well at least he did not have a reaction of disdain. this comes under the category of better reactions.