The Merman, My Man by Black Velvet Chapter 30
The phrase referred to attracting a mate, in a rut, or courtship? I had no idea how to explain this phrase and what Dicken had been doing.
Regardless, Dicken’s actions were obviously of a teasing nature to me. If it were a monkey or gorilla before me, I would analyze them rationally from a scientific perspective without feeling embarrassed even if they were flaunting their penises.
But when it came to Dicken and his lewd hints, I couldn’t explain the meaning behind the word, I would rather bury my head in a hole like an ostrich.
Why did I feel that way? Was I subconsciously treating him as a human being?
No, that wasn’t possible. That was definitely not true!
As I was being tormented by my own thoughts, Laura had been staring at me and waiting for my answer which made me feel more ashamed than I already was. I could only turn to Gary for help. But when I turned to look at him, he pretended not to see it. I felt as though he was saying ‘See? You brought this upon yourself! ‘
I could only say with a thick face, “This… refers to… ‘
partner’.“
I swear I didn’t mean to be untruthful to scientific facts! But the words continued to leave my lips. “
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