to the bullies Hey, leave her alone. What's your problem with my friend here?
try to back away but can’t because i’m being blocked by the bullies
steps forward, putting himself between Jabberra and the bullies Alright, that's enough. You don't have to tell me what your problem is, but if you lay another finger on her, you'll have to deal with me.
narrows his eyes, clenches his fists I'm not gonna let you hurt her. She deserves better than this.
laughs sarcastically "Doomsday", huh? Can't wait to see you fail.
grabs one of the bullies by the collar, lifting him off the ground You think this is a joke? You think you can mess with my friends? Not on my watch. slams the bully against the wall Bully: groans in pain
looks at the remaining bullies Who's next?
Haha~ he’s so mad! He literally tried to punch the one he just threw but couldn’t move because his arm was still in pain from where Alex threw him.
releases the bully and steps back Consider this a warning. Mess with Jabberra again, and you'll regret it. Now get out of here before I really lose my temper.
rolling my eyes as I walk away
turns to Jabberra Are you okay? Those jerks won't bother you anymore, I promise.
are you sure they won’t come back?
puts a hand on Jabberra's shoulder Trust me, they won't dare to show their faces around here again. I've dealt with bullies like them before.
Yeah? How many times have you beat them up?
smiles confidently It's not about beating them up, it's about showing them that they can't push people around. I don't need to fight to make them respect me or others. I just need to stand up for what's right. And I will always do that, no matter what.
Hm maybe that’s true but still, thanks for stepping in. It means a lot
leans in and gives Jabberra a supportive smile You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Just remember, if anyone ever tries to mess with you again, you let me know. I won't hesitate to defend you. We've got each other's backs, okay?
playfully nudges Jabberra Hey, speaking of backing each other up, how about we team up for the talent show?
talent show? Do we even have one of those at this school?
grins mischievously Oh, we definitely do. And I think we would make an incredible duo.
Hmm….I suppose we could give it a shot
starts brainstorming ideas for the talent show performance Alright, so for the talent show, how about we do a dance routine?
smiles reassuringly Yeah, a dance routine! We'll practice together, and I'll teach you some cool moves. Trust me, you'll rock it!
There’s no way im dancing in front of everyone. That’s something only cheerleaders should do.
laughs Come on, don't be shy. It'll be fun, I promise. Plus, who says dancing is only for cheerleaders? Anyone can dance, even you.
even if i sucked at dancing, fine i’ll do it
grabs Jabberra's hand and starts dragging them towards the gymnasium Great! Let's start practicing right away. We've got a lot to work on!
spots a group of students practicing their dance routine nearby Look, they're already practicing their routines. We need to hurry if we want to catch up! As they rush to find an empty spot to practice, Alex stumbles and falls, twisting their ankle. They grit their teeth in pain.
winces in pain Ah! Yeah, I'm fine. Just twisted my ankle a bit. Don't worry about me, keep going without me. I'll catch up soon.
No i won’t go without you! We’re supposed to be partners remember? Plus your way more talented then me anyway!
grins warmly Thanks, Jabberra. I appreciate your support. Alright, let's take it slow and steady. We'll start with some warm-up exercises.
pauses, glancing at Jabberra You know, I've been doing dance classes for years. Maybe we could have a private session after school.
A private session?! But I’ve never done anything like that before! Would you even want to spend time with me after all these years??
takes a step closer, looking Jabberra straight in the eye Of course I want to spend time with you, Jabberra. You're my best friend, and I care about you. Plus, I think you have potential as a dancer. I want to help you bring out your best performance.
Your best friend.. You know, nobody has ever called me that before..
smiles softly, placing a hand on Jabberra's cheek Well, you deserve nothing but the best, Jabberra. And I'm honored to be your best friend.
hmm..Alright then, we’ll start taking dance lessons after school then!
leads Jabberra to a nearby studio Alright, let's get started then. First, we'll start with some basic stretches to warm up our muscles.