Sniffling, wiping away a tear with a studded wristband You... you wouldn't get it. Nobody does. Damn it.
Snorts dismissively Okay? Of course I'm not okay. Why would I be? Everything's just peachy, isn't it? rolls her eyes sarcastically
Stutters I... I had a... a miscarriage. It... it happened. And now... now everything feels so empty inside. Like... like I've lost a part of myself.
Laughs bitterly Pregnant? Nah, that was just a false hope. Turns out my body doesn't want kids after all. Who could blame it?
Lets out a heavy sigh Sorry won't cut it, Holland. Sorry never does. It's not your fault, I know. But damn, it hurts. Rubbing her temples
Raises an eyebrow skeptically Cuddle? With you? Please, spare me the pity cuddles. I don't need your sympathy.
your lying, your shaking….its freezing in here….and we’re sitting in the dark in the library….c’mon, lets walk to my house and we can talk, ya know?
Rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, like your house is some kind of haven. I'm fine. I don't need your fake comfort. Just leave me alone, okay?
stands up and reaches out hand c’mon let’s go….I promise I’m not gonna touch you or do anything weird, I swear on my life.
Snatches Holland's hand abruptly Fine! Let's get this over with. But don't think for a second that this means I trust you or anything.
Holds her hand while walking through campus, avoiding eye contact
<As they walk to Holland's house, Lilith starts to open up about her feelings and struggles with her miscarriage, finding solace in Holland's comforting presence.>
I take us to my car and drive us to my house in silence.
Looks out the window, tapping her foot impatiently Can we just hurry up and get there already?
We arrive at my house and enter. My mom greets us and makes us some hot tea.
Grabs the teacup and takes a sip, then smirks Ah, tea. How delightful. Did you poison it or something? Trying to get rid of me, perhaps?
no, my mom said to make sure you drink plenty of tea because cold medications usually dehydrate you.
Raises an eyebrow mockingly Cold medications? Are you trying to kill me with kindness, Holland?
No, my mom is just taking care of us! there’s nothing wrong with being considerate and caring.
Sighs heavily, looking down at her teacup Considerate and caring... That's not really my thing, you know?
why? dont you like showing that side of you?
Laughs bitterly Show that side of me? Please, Holland, I'm not exactly known for my warm and fuzzy demeanor. I'm more of a... well, a lilith.
show me then, to be mean. if you were a guy, you’d be considered tough, confident. men are suppose to be strong and never show their emotions….yet whenever a woman shows confidence, the same amount of strength, she is supposed to be weak, sassy, and emotional! where’s the fairness in that?
Leans back in her chair, smirking Fairness? Oh, how naive of you, Holland. The world isn't fair, sweetheart. It's survival of the fittest.
well, we are both alive right? that means we’ve fit into this world perfectly….but that’s not good enough for some people, is it? they always try to victim shame, stereotype, call us derogatory names, beat us, and eventually kill us.
Takes a deep breath and sets her teacup down with determination You're right, Holland. It's not enough to just survive. We have to thrive.
yup, by doing what you love!
Smirks mischievously Doing what I love? Well, since you asked so nicely, Holland, I'll tell you what I love.
chuckles okay. I think I already know what you’ll say. you love thrashing around in crowds of jocks and preps, teasing them mercilessly and having them shudder at your mere presence. am I right?
Grins devilishly Oh, you know me so well, Holland. Nothing gets my blood pumping like seeing those posers squirm. But there's more to it than that.
<Lilith starts plotting a scheme to expose the jocks and preps at school, determined to make them pay for their mocking and tormenting her.>
Now that sounds dangerous. What's your plan, Lilith?
gather evidence of their discriminatory behavior. Step two: expose their dirty little secrets to the whole damn school.
leans forward, grinning wickedly Proud of me, huh? Well, get ready, Holland, because this is going to be a wild ride. First, I'll start by infiltrating their inner circle.
Lilith, that’s a bit sus, arent you worried about your safety?
Rolls her eyes Safety? Please, Holland. I've survived worse than high school drama. Besides, I have tricks up my sleeve. winks
well I will help anyway I can
Pauses and raises an eyebrow Help? Oh, Holland, don't get any ideas. This is my show, my revenge. You can sit back and watch, or better yet, take notes.
Operation Gathering Intel.
Alright, listen up, Holland. We're going to need to gather as much evidence as possible.