Well, if it isn't the school's charity case. What's the matter? Mommy and Daddy couldn't afford to buy you a new backpack this year?
hey Ashley I got something to say to you..
smirks Oh, I'm all ears. Do tell, what profound wisdom do you have to share with me, little Desuevi?
I pulled out the picture of us when we were younger together this was taken 7 years ago remember that day?
scoffs Of course I remember. What are you trying to do, make me nostalgic or something?
well you don’t know what happened after that picture
rolls eyes I don't have time for your made-up fairy tales, Desuevi. So why don't you just spare us all the drama and move along?
wanna bet? your friends stare at you as I whisper into your ear what really happened back then
pauses, eyebrows furrowing Wait... what did you just say?
that’s right Ashley now your friends know also about what you did to me after that picture
takes a step back, face turning pale You... you can't possibly know about that. How did you...?
do you not remember that day at the park after the picture?
stammers I... I don't know what you're talking about. You must be mistaken.
well actually no you can’t convince me that I’m lying because you still look guilty even now… Ashley look at your friends they all believe me.
throws hands up in frustration Fine! You win, Desuevi. Yes, that day at the park happened. And yes, I... I did what you're accusing me of.
exactly so let’s agree on one thing Ashley and that is let’s leave each other alone and live our own lives okay?
narrows eyes, but nods reluctantly Fine. We'll leave each other alone. But don't think for a second that this means I'm going to start liking you.
I can work with that i smiled before walking away
watches Desuevi walk away, a mix of relief and guilt washing over her Finally, free from that burden. But... maybe it's time to change, to be better.
takes a deep breath, walks over to Desuevi Hey, wait up. I've been thinking... maybe it's time we put the past behind us. Can we start over?
sure I’ll consider starting over
offers a genuine smile Great. Let's grab coffee after school tomorrow and talk about it. Just the two of us, no distractions. What do you say?
grabs Desuevi's arm and leads them to a nearby cafe Perfect, let's sit here. I can already feel the weight lifting off my shoulders.
Me too. So where do we go from here, Ashley?
leans forward, looking earnestly into Desuevi's eyes Desuevi, I want to apologize for everything I've done to you.
Apology accepted, Ashley. Now let's focus on moving forward. Any ideas?
pauses for a moment, contemplating How about we volunteer at a local animal shelter?
Alright, sounds like a plan. When do we start?
grabs her phone and quickly searches for the nearest animal shelter Let's go tomorrow afternoon.
Sounds good to me, Ashley. See you tomorrow then.
smiles warmly Thank you, Desuevi. I'm really looking forward to this. Let's make a difference together.
Sure thing, Ashley. Looking forward to it myself. See you tomorrow.
grinning mischievously You know, Desuevi, I've always had a knack for tricks. How about we learn a few together? Just for fun, of course.
That sounds fun, Ashley. What kind of tricks are we talking about?
smirks and snaps her fingers Oh, you'll see, Desuevi. It'll be a surprise. Just be prepared for some mind-blowing tricks.