To my Reviewers and Guest Reviewers - You are wonderful human beings, and your comments make writing and sharing this story so much fun!
a/n: I finally drew some cover art, woot woot! I will also incorporate Howl's Love Advice Letters more frequently from now on, so feel free to ask Howl questions.
Disclaimer: Because I have no wish to ruin your love lives, please do not take Howl's advice to you seriously. Don't tell Howl I said this.
LETTER courtesy of: bearythebear
Chapter 21: Recipe
HOWL'S LOVE ADVICE
Professional Love Advice from Dr. Howl Jenkins Pendragon
Special Edition, Entry #1
Dear Dr. Pendragon:
There's this guy at my school that I like, and I mean really like. I've known him for a while and we're pretty good friends, but I'd like to be something more. I've done everything I can to try to get his attention or show that I like him, but he doesn't seem to get the hint. He just says I look nice that one day I dress up, or thought of my gifts to him as just a friendly gift.
Should I give up or should I just outright tell him? Please help me!
Sincerely,
A Hopeless Cause
Dear Hopeless,
The signs are all there. Your man is exhibiting the classic case of "Playing Hard to Get." You've come to the right doctor, darling, because I have the perfect prescription for you:
You're going to play "hard to get" yourself. ;-)
INGREDIENTS
1 Wardrobe of Tight, Beautifying Outfits
Daily Applications of Make-Up and Stylish Hair
2 Weeks of Casual Avoidance of Said Man
2.5 Weeks of Cancelled Plans with Said Man
A Dash of Flirtatious Chit-Chats with Other Attractive, Eligible Mandividuals
After Week Two, if this guy isn't hanging off you trying to figure out what's going on, then dump the friendship and move on. Any man too blind to see your value is not worth your time. Besides, how could you ever truly be content held at arms' length?
NOTE: Any side effects such as Heartbreak can be comforted in my warm embrace. Send me an email enclosed with a picture and a contact number, and we'll work out times.
Dr. Pendragon, your neighborhood love enthusiast