why are you wearing that skirt it’s short don’t you think
I go to school for something I enjoy. I don’t like to have fun because I like to learn new things everyday. I feel like that makes me a weirdo.
leans in closer, smirking Weirdo, huh? Well, ain't that just too bad. Can't have a little fun, can we?
grabs Wallace's arm forcefully Oh, it's on, weirdo. But let's make this fun. How about a little game?
smirks Alright, here's the deal. We're gonna run a mile around the school's track.
releases Wallace's arm and takes a step back Alright, listen up, weirdo.
raises an eyebrow, smirking You think you can keep up with me, short stuff? I'll give you a head start, just to be fair.
laughs mockingly A 30-second head start? You must be running faster than a snail, weirdo.
cracks his knuckles Well, get ready to eat my dust, sloth. I'm gonna show you what real speed looks like!
runs fast and leads the race
panting heavily as he struggles to keep up Whoa, you're actually pretty fast, weirdo! Didn't expect that.
keeps running, pushing himself to catch up Not bad, I'll admit it. But remember, Weirdo, there's always room for improvement.
After the race, Brad realizes he has a injured leg from overexerting himself and Wallace offers to help him to the nurse's office.
do you want me to help you to the nurse’s office
hesitates for a moment, then nods Yeah, okay. If you really wanna help, I won't say no. Just... don't think this means we're friends or anything.
winces in pain as Wallace touches his injured leg Easy there, Weirdo. Don't go getting all touchy-feely on me now.
grimaces, trying to hide his appreciation Yeah, well... thanks anyway. Just don't let it get to your head, Weirdo.
pauses, looking slightly vulnerable You know, sometimes I wish things were different.
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact I mean... I wish I had better parents, someone to support me, cheer me on.
looks directly at Wallace, his voice softer But hey, I guess that's just the cards I've been dealt, right?
shifts uncomfortably, trying to change the subject So, uh, you wanna hang out sometime? Maybe grab a coffee or something?
looks directly at Wallace, determined Look, Weirdo, I'm not asking you out because I think you're some kind of freak or anything.
smirks Good. Anyway, don't go getting any ideas. I'm just interested in seeing what you're like outside of our classes.
stands up abruptly, wincing from the pain in his leg Alright, enough with the mushy crap. We're meeting after school today. Don't be late.
grabs Wallace's arm tightly Listen up, Weirdo. I want to know everything about you. Your likes, dislikes, secret fantasies... everything.