"Well," Mindy said, "At first, I wanted it kept secret just because I hate people assuming shit about you, making dumb jokes and crap like that. Who needs it, right? But now, you know, that's all stupid. You kinda made me realize nobody else matters, whatever shit they think. Because I'm dating one of the best girls on the ship, and only a fucking idiot would want to keep that a secret, you know?"

She tried to look nonchalant about it, but there was something that looked like a smile on the corner of her lips.