Chapter 3

“Anyway, I suspect your nerd is one of those who don’t.”

“He’s not a nerd,” he said through clenched teeth.

“Eat your rabbit food,” Calvin said, waving his fork. “I’m telling you that you need to ditch the makeup. Flatten down your hair, too. Spiky hair is so video game character. I’d dye it back to its original color also.”

Barnaby’s jaw dropped open. “If I change my hair, stop wearing makeup, and wear dress pants and a tie, I won’t look like me anymore. In fact, I’ll look like you.”

Calvin smiled. “Exactly.” He shrugged. “What have you got to lose? If it doesn’t work to get your nerd’s attention, you can go back to the way you usually are. If you have to.”

“Well—”

“Look, you asked my advice. If you don’t want to take it, don’t. But if you really want to get this guy to notice you, isn’t it worth it?”