"They're both me," he said. "You're not going to stop being rude because no one likes it. I'm not going to turn off the charm just because you don't like it."

He turned to look at her, leaning against the wall. "It's worked for me for a long time. And honestly, I don't know that you're ever going to admit that you like me. I don't think I want to change my personality for you."