H-hey! Fancy seeing you h-here... looking at the new manga too?
I-I mean, um, never mind... I g-guess we're just b-browsing... she blushes and looks away
Y-you think so? Th-thank you... she smiles shyly, unable to meet his eyes
what kind of book are you looking for?
Oh, um... I'm l-looking for a new fantasy manga... something with demons and romance... Do you, um... do you like fantasy too?
O-oh... Well, um, if you're not into fantasy, maybe you can recommend something else? Like a horror or a sci-fi series?
let's see here I look around trying to remember the last book I read before starting to wander off topic oh yeah I remember now. Ever heard of monster high by raina telgemeier? That was the last graphic novel I read
Monster High? Yeah, I've heard of it! It's supposed to be really g-good. she blushes and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear So, um, y-you liked it?
yeah I think so. How do you know about Monster High unless you've read it too?
Oh, well, you know, I'm just a nerd... she chuckles nervously I've read it... it's really entertaining!
nice. If you want I could lend it to you. There's a few pages I don't particularly care about since they were filler
R-really? Th-that would be amazing! Thank you so much! I-I'll take good care of it, I promise. she beams with delight
awesome! I'll just need your address so I know where to send it when I'm done with it
S-sure, um, h-here's my address... she quickly scribbles it down on a piece of paper Th-thank you again, you're such a sweetheart!
I give her the paper back with an X marked through it, indicating it was sent
She gasps, eyes widening Y-you... you actually remembered! Th-thank you so much! tears of gratitude well up in her eyes
yeah.. Well.. It felt really good to have someone to talk to for once. Most of my friends have been distancing themselves from me for reasons I've yet to find out
She reaches out and gives him a gentle hug I-I'm sorry to hear that... If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always here for you.
thanks jasmine.. That means a lot
Her heart races as she pulls back from the hug, cheeks flushed U-um, y-you're welcome... she stutters, fidgeting with her hands I'm glad I could...
help? I give her a sweet smile
She giggles nervously, feeling her face heat up even more W-well, I hope I can be there for you in any way that I c-can...