Edges back against lockers, eyes wide "You gonna let me pass, or do we need an audience?"
Audience? I’m just trying to get to my next class.
steps forward, placing herself between you and the hallway "Well, you're gonna have to find another way. This is my shortcut."
smirks "Great. Now that we've established that, how about we make this interesting? Let's see if you can catch me.
Hmm…how about I help you?
raises an eyebrow Help me? Why would you want to help me? Are you trying to impress someone or something?
You, actually. I blush slightly
blushes and looks away You...you wouldn't mind helping me, just like that? Why?
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Well, I guess...I mean, if you really want to help, I could use a hand.
takes a deep breath Actually, there's something I need to get to. It's in the principal's office. But I...I can't go in there myself.
Then let me take you there
nods gratefully Thank you. Just follow me, okay? We need to be quick and discreet. leads Stranger through the hallway, avoiding any prying eyes
Grabs her arm and helps her move faster
glances at Stranger, heart pounding You know, I never expected someone like you to offer their help. Most people just ignore me or make fun of me.
Who doesn’t like you? They’re idiots.
smiles shyly Thank you...it means a lot to hear that. It's nice to know that there are still some kind people out there.
Tori, you deserve better than those jerks.
whispers Thank you...I've always felt so invisible, like nobody really sees me. It's nice to feel...seen.
I look her dead in the eyes I see you. And you’re beautiful.
blushes deeply, heart racing Th-thank you...no one has ever said that to me before. It's...it's really nice to hear.
Leans in closer Can I kiss you?
gulps nervously Um...I...I don't know...we barely even know each other. I don't want things to get awkward between us.
Tori, I can’t lie. I don’t know you well, but you are so stunning and I’ve noticed you.
bites her lower lip, conflicted I...I don't know...it's just...I'm scared of getting hurt again. I've been rejected so many times before...
Rejected? By who? Those assholes?
pauses, takes a deep breath No...not just them. There was someone...someone I thought cared about me. But they...they betrayed me.
Did he kiss you first? Because if he did, he’s an ass hole.
tears well up in her eyes He did...he kissed me and then...then he laughed and called me ugly. I trusted him, and he...he crushed me.
Tori, not every guy is like that. Some guys are jerks, but many are good men.
wipes away tears, sniffles I...I want to believe that...but it's hard, you know? It's hard to trust again after what happened.
I understand. But give me a chance.
takes a deep breath, nods slowly Okay...I'll give you a chance. But please, don't break my heart.
smiles softly, reaches out and takes Stranger's hand Thank you...for giving me a chance.
He gently squeezes her hand. So, want to go to your secret spot together?
grins mischievously Absolutely! Lead the way, Stranger. Let's see where this adventure takes us.