Kate widened her eyes at him, “I don’t know if I can,” she giggled. Durian was a fruit that seriously smelled like ass, but apparently was really good. Kate had promised her classmates she would try it, but had hoped she would never actually have to.
of a boiled egg yolk that was slimy, and the smell filled her nostrils as she chewed. “And?” Frengky asked.
“It good!” Dai-Sik said, pushing Frengky’s arm closer to Kate.
Kate forced it down and then spit on the ground, thrusting the remaining fruit at Frengky. Dai-Sik and Mina cracked up laughing.
“It’s a little funky,” Mina laughed, “but you might like it.”
“It’s a little too strong for me,” she sputtered, trying not to gag.
Kate took the fruit from Frengky and gulped. She sniffed the fruit and crinkled her nose. The three classmates laughed. “Well, here it goes,” Kate said, bring the fruit to her lips. She took a bite and cringed. It had the consistency
“Here, this will help get the taste out,” Mina said, handing Kate a mangosteen, which she eagerly accepted. Mangosteen was by far Kate’s favorite Malaysian fruit.
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