Girls are chasing me on the playground

I just picked up my 9 year old from soccer practice and he was all sweaty and dirty and full of adrenaline. Guzzling a jug of water, he says, "Hey mom, why do girls chase me on the playground?" Mmmm, I ponder that question before answering, because my answer depends on which child I'm talking to and the age. Answering that to a 7 year old is different than my 13 year old. "Well, I say, maybe because you're fast and they want a challenge." My son spins in his seat and says, "Yeah, and I like it!" I chuckle to myself and think, I liked it, too back in my days. He also tells me that he doesn't like girls talking to him on the playground. He doesn't like hanging out with his friends and then a girl comes up to him and starts asking him questions. He thinks that he has to stop playing with the boys and give her all the attention. He doesn't like choosing, he said. But, he likes being chased! And, he tells me, "They lie about stuff, too!" This one girls says she likes me and then asked another boy if I like her, and I tell her I don't, but she won't believe me." He is very confused about girl talk. Poor thing, I wanted to tell him, this is just the beginning. He'll never get used to girl talk and he doesn't stand a chance. Well, that's what my husband would say. My answer, coming from a "girl," is just. . . . keep chasing me!