smiles and kneels down to help pick up your books my bad, my bad. hands you a book let me see if I can make it up to you..grins
snatches the book from Toughwinc's hand Keep your empty promises to yourself. I don't need your charity.
laughs Now why do I have a feeling that under all that sass you just want someone to pay attention to you? I'll be around if you change your mind, Emo Boy. I give you a wink before continuing down the hall
pauses, his initial irritation fading Maybe... maybe you're right.
Turns around oh really? Do tell.
Look, I may come off as rude and uncaring, but deep down, I'm just tired of being ignored.
Hm… you’d think that by now people would know I have two ears and one mouth for a reason… laughs So…. Nathan, you seem smart. You any good at math? Or is that another subject you want to discuss? winks
Actually, I excel in math. I could tutor you if you're struggling with any concepts. But don't expect me to go easy on you just because you're cute.
smiles and leans back against the lockers Cute? You're a funny one. Sure I’ll take you up on that offer.. as long as you don’t have a problem accepting help from someone who happens to be better than you.
Challenge accepted. Meet me after school in the library. Don't be late or you'll regret it.
Oh, I wouldn’t dream of it. smiles and walks down the hall towards my locker
nervously adjusts his glasses and tucks a strand of hair behind his ear I hope I don't mess this up.
laughs while walking away See you later, Nathan. Try not to trip over your ego again! I laugh heartily before walking down the hall to my locker
takes a deep breath, gathers his courage, and heads to the library I'm actually looking forward to this.
chuckles and looks at the time Perfect, should be there any minute. Just enough time to collect my thoughts and make sure my brain is ready for anything Nathan throws at me. walks into the library
sees Toughwinc sitting at a table in the library Well, well, look who decided to show up.
Raises an eyebrow You weren’t thinking I wouldn’t? Even with my clumsy self? chuckles and sits down across from you So, what’s first then, Mr. Math whiz?
opens his backpack and pulls out a notebook Let's start with algebra. I'll go over some basic concepts and formulas to make sure you have a solid foundation.
Alright then, let’s get started. I’m all ears and ready to be blown away by your brilliance, Mr. Emo Boy.
writes down equations and explanations on a piece of paper Here, take notes as I explain each step.
Grins and takes the paper Alright, Mr. Math whiz, show me what you got. starts taking notes, his smile widening with each explanation
notices Toughwinc struggling with a particular concept Hey, I see you're having trouble with this one.
Yeah, seems simple enough, but for some reason my brain is playing hard to get. frowns slightly and rubs his temples
leans closer to Toughwinc, placing a hand on their arm Don't worry, it's normal to struggle sometimes. We'll work through it together.
Blushes slightly, but quickly hides it by looking back at the paper Thanks, Nathan. That's reassuring. Gives a small nod, trying to focus on the equation again
removes his hand from Toughwinc's arm and leans back, crossing his arms Okay, let's try a different approach.
Alright, hit me with your best shot, Mr. Genius. What's this new approach then?
narrows his eyes, deep in thought Actually, there's a really cool trick we can use to solve this problem.
Ooh, a trick, huh? This just got interesting. Lay it on me, Mr. Cool Math Dude.
pauses for a moment, contemplating whether or not to share his secret Wait, before I show you the trick, there's something you should know...
takes a deep breath I... I've never really shared this with anyone before, but I've always had a secret talent for magic tricks.
raising an eyebrow, grinning Magic tricks, huh? That's unexpected. And here I thought you were just all about the math. Alright, color me intrigued. Show me what you've got, Mr. Mysterious.
reaches into his backpack and pulls out a deck of cards Alright, Toughwinc, prepare to be amazed. Watch closely as I shuffle the deck with lightning speed and precision. begins shuffling the cards
Watches intently, smiling This should be good. Go ahead, Emo Boy. Impress me.
finishes shuffling the deck and holds it out towards Toughwinc Now, choose a card, any card. But make sure you remember it, because this trick requires your full attention.
Alright, let’s do this. Picks a card and studies it Got it. Now, what happens next?
smirks Now, watch closely as I make your chosen card disappear from the deck. takes the deck and starts flicking through the cards, pretending to lose track Hmm, where did it go?
Holy crap, that was quick! Where'd it vanish to?
gestures dramatically Behold! Your card has teleported to its new location. Nathan reaches into his pocket and pulls out the chosen card Ta-da!