Arson Blog Tour – Mandy Interview

Hey everyone! As part of the Arson Blog Tour, I got a chance to chat with Mandy from Arson! Be sure to comment and let me know what you think!

When did you first get interested in guys?

Oh, like your shoes. And that blouse totally works for you. Makes your features stand out, you know?

The question?

Oh, right. Gosh, I don’t remember. You’re reaching really far for that one, babe. I guess my first crush was my dad. Don’t tell anybody, though. Kinda makes me sound like some pervie freak. My first boy-toy crush, I guess, was this douchie boy named Will. He smiled at me and shared his lunch with me during recess, but in the end, he was only after one thing…

And that one thing was…?

Someone to pick on, duh?

Oh, right.

Yeah, I was, like, five or something. But back then I had this huge gap between my teeth. Not exactly something boys find sexy. But whatevs. It’s part of the past.

Speaking of the past, how long have you known Arson?

I don’t know. Couple years. I mean, he only moved here, what, two, three years ago, right?

I thought it was about seven or so?

Oh, man, bee-otch. Gosh, time flies. You’re pretty on top of stuff, huh? Guess it just slipped my mind.

Seems like it did. Now, do you like Arson?

What kind of lamo question is that? Feel like you’re interrogating me or something. I mean, did I like Arson? He’s a skinny twerp. Rumor has it he’s got some whacked-out grandmother. Never seen the old bat, but…Oh, snap, my fingernails are totally cracking at the tip. Cheap, stupid polish. Oh, sorry, like I was saying, psycho old bat. Not to mention he works at some silly ice cream parlor at the center of town. I’m afraid to be seen there with him, you know? I mean, what would people think of me?

But…doesn’t Arson give you free cones?

Sure. I mean, well, he, uh, he probably just wants to get in my pants. Every lame boy does. It gets old after awhile, though. Catering to their every fantasy so I can just be accepted.

And you have this penchant to be accepted?

Whoa, way too big a word. Pen–what?

Penchant? It means you have a proclivity, a need or deep craving to be accepted.

Why are you asking me questions like this? This interview was supposed to be low-key. You’re not supposed to get inside my head. Get deep inside me. Who do you think you are?

I’m sorry.

Look, Arson’s just different, okay? Fine, I said it. Whatever.

Different how?

He just isn’t like other boys. He’s not your typical, predictable douchebag. He does nice things for a girl. Makes her feel wanted, needed.

And you very much like to feel needed, don’t you?

And you don’t? C’mon, bee-otch. Every chick likes to be wanted. Daddy doesn’t really have time for me anymore. Mom’s always doing something else. Boys are there for me. Arson’s there for me.

But you said he isn’t like other boys?

He isn’t. He gives me things knowing I’ll never want him. He can’t exist my world. It’d be social suicide. Beautiful girl with skinny twerp. Doesn’t exactly fit. Rumor has it he starts fires. Always liked playing with matches.

So, what are you doing with Arson, then, Mandy?

I’m just having fun. He’s easy. Gives me what I want, when I want it.

But isn’t hanging out with him social suicide?

Well, it’s not like I’m gonna tell anybody. Not yet, anyway. Not till I get what I want.

And what’s that?

I want to control him. It’s fun when you control them, you know?

What about Emery?

Oh, that little brat with the mask? She’s nobody. Has to hide behind an ugly mask, for heaven’s sake. So boring. Blah. blah.

So, you want to have Arson all to yourself?

Look, chica, I’m not a brat, I swear on my Prada purse. I’m not. For reals. I just like having fun. I think I want Arson. Yeah, he’s mine. He’s different than all the boys I’ve had before. I’ve had turns with them, and now it’s time for my turn with Arson. That freak… oooh,it sounds so sexy when I say it slow, huh? Freak. Hmmm…My own fire-starter. Yeah, I think I’ll have some fun with him. ❖

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