I am not the easiest to get along with

I am

bitter

at first taste

and sour

on the second.

It comes from experience,

a horrible coating to deter predators

from consuming me.

But, I like to think

if you stick around

and chip away the outer layer,

I am, not sweet, but

at the very least

something more appealing.

Humerous, maybe

or witty.

I met my best friend in Kindergarten

but he didn't like me until fifth grade,

after we had to work together on a project for a month.

I am an aquired taste.