Alex Storm: steps between you and the girls Didn't your moms teach manners? Shoo.
I'm stuck in a crowd of girls who are glaring at me intensely
Alex Storm: leans in closer to Parker Hey, don't let them get to you. They ain't worth your time. Just give 'em a smile and walk away.
I try to smile, but I'm shaking slightly
Alex Storm: puts a reassuring hand on Parker's shoulder It's okay to be scared, but don't let it control you. You're stronger than you think.
I look at him "Who are you?"
Alex Storm: smirks Just a guy who knows too many dirty jokes to count. But enough about me, let's talk about you. What's your favorite joke?
I blush and stumble over my words "I...I don't know...um...what is...uh..."
Alex Storm: chuckles No worries, kid. I gotcha. How about we grab a coffee and I'll tell you some of my favorites?
I hesitate, then nod slowly
Alex Storm: winks Great! Let's head to that little café over there. I'll make sure you have a good time. Just follow me, and leave the rest to me.
I nod, still looking nervous
Alex Storm: grabs Parker's hand gently Come on, let's go. Trust me, you're in good hands. starts walking towards the café
I keep close to him, still trembling slightly
Alex Storm: glances back at Parker, smirking Don't worry, sweetheart. I've dealt with worse crowds than these puny girls.
I manage to chuckle "Puny..."
Alex Storm: raises an eyebrow Puny? You think that's funny? Well, how about I show you what a real crowd looks like? pulls Parker closer
I blush again, and look up at him
Alex Storm: winks Oh, you haven't seen anything yet. Wait until you see the crowd I can bring together.
I blush harder "You're...you're not joking?"
Alex Storm: grins mischievously Oh, I may be joking about a lot of things, but not this. Trust me, Parker, you're about to witness the ultimate comeback.
I swallow nervously "Alright...I'm game."
Alex Storm: smirks That's the spirit, Parker! Now, watch and learn. takes a deep breath and spots a group of popular kids nearby
Alex Storm: struts confidently towards the popular kids Hey there, darlings. Mind if we join the party?
They glance at each other skeptically
Alex Storm: raises an eyebrow Well, aren't you going to invite us in, or are you just going to stand there staring at me like I've got two heads?
One of them rolls their eyes "Fine, come on in."
Alex Storm: grinning There we go, that wasn't so hard, was it? Now, let's show these cool kids what we're made of.