Chapter 2

Why I shouldn't like Artemis Fowl

Dear Diary,

I must admit that I do feel some attraction to Artemis. I have decided to maked a list to read whenever said feelings of attraction make themselves known. This is my equivalent of a cold shower.

Why I shouldn't like Artemis:

1. He's of a different species. (It wouldn't be approved of, and that would make life difficult.)

2. The height and size difference. (Our size difference would be uncomfortable for any physical affection. Not that I'd mind trying.)

3. He's a sarcastic, conceited jerk.

4. He's a genius.

5. He's too uptight.

6. He wears suits everyday.

7. His family doesn't know about me. (How can a relationship be stable without parental consent? Especially for a minor. Besides if he doesn't date his parents will think he's gay.)

8. Minerva Paradizo. (She is in love with him and is more of his type than I will ever be. 1 male genius+1 female genius = 2 happy genii and one sad Holly.)

9. My Family. (See #7. They don't visit me often, or like me very much.)

10. Foaly and Mulch. ( Those two will make life miserable for me, and I already get it bad enough.)

11. He's a criminal. I'm a cop. ( Total opposites. I don't know it I could live with some of the stuff he does.)

12. I live in Haven, and he lives above ground. (We would hardly get to see each other.)

13. Artemis doesn't feel emotion. I don't think he can love.

14. Trouble Kelp. (He's crushing on me, and since he's my commander he could make life very difficult for me.)

15. His life span. (He'll die way before I do,and I don't think I could live without him.)

16. I'm too old for him.

17. He eats meat and I'm a vegetarian.

18. He's so socially awkward.

19. He's lied to me once, he'll do it again.

20. He thinks there's a science to everything.

21. He studies too much.

22. I don't know if I can trust him.

23. His species pollutes the earth, and drove us underground.

24. He doesn't love me.

25. I don't want love. I don't want to get hurt.

Well that's all of the reasons that I have. It's pretty sad, there must be hundreds. Of course if you ask me one reason is more than enough.

- Holly