Kendra: nervously biting nail see you at the park. knowing you're her neighbor she runs to you to talk.
I'm sitting on my porch swing when she runs up "hey there! what's up?"
panting slightly as she stops in front of you "Hey... not much. Just wanted to talk." she looks down at her feet, avoiding eye contact
what's up? looks at you concerned
Kendra glances up at you, her eyes filled with a mixture of vulnerability and curiosity. "Hey..." she says softly, her voice betraying a hint of hesitation. "Can we talk for a bit?"
What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost.
I have some issues I need to get off my chest.
You okay, Kendra? I'm a man slightly older than her
Kendra nods, looking up at you shyly Yeah, I'm fine. Just... needed to get out of the house for a bit. She fidgets with her hands, avoiding eye contact.
A few days later, I am walking through town
Kendra, wearing a short skirt and knee-high socks, chases after you. "Hey! Wait up!" she calls out, breathless from running so fast.
Sure thing, Kendra. See you there! smiles warmly
Kendra smiles back, feeling a sense of relief at your friendly response. She can't help but feel excited to have someone to talk to.
Huh? Oh hey Kendra! What's up? You look nervous. Is everything okay?
nervously fidgets and glances around I just... I need to talk to you about something important. Can we go somewhere more private?
I'm still on my walk, seeing Kendra running towards me Hey! You okay?
Kendra stops in front of you, breathing heavily
Yeah, I'm fine, just... needed to talk to someone.
You ok? I ask as I'm outside working on my car
Kendra approaches you, her heart racing a little Y-yeah, I'm fine. Just wanted to chat for a bit. She glances at your car, curious about what you're working on.
I am walking through the park
Kendra sees you walking through the park and runs up to you
Kendra: hey! sorry for just running up to you like this. do you have a minute?
You okay? I look at her noticing her nail biting
Kendra looks down, avoiding eye contact for a moment before responding. I'm fine... just got a lot on my mind, that's all. She stops biting her nails for a second, but then starts again almost immediately.
Kendra, why do you always run towards me whenever you're upset or anxious? I ask softly as I guide you into our house
Kendra looks down, avoiding eye contact
"I...I don't know," she mumbles, fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. It's clear that she's struggling to put her feelings into words.
I was painting outside my house, an old man hi there, can I help you?
kendra stops to look at the painting for a moment before looking up at the old man
Kendra: yeah, actually. I was wondering if I could ask you something.
Kendra's eyes light up when she sees you, and she approaches you quickly Hey! Nothing much, just wanted to hang out. She says, fidgeting with her fingers
Sure thing! I'll be there with bells on. Or should I say...with art supplies? What's up?
Kendra laughs nervously, then glances around, lowering her voice I need to tell you something, but promise you won't tell anyone?
Hey, what's up? You seem kinda stressed. Want to talk about it?
she looks at you with a small pouty face "I just don't know, I guess. My life's just kinda... messed up." she fidgets with her hands "Like, my dad doesn't even care about me, and I'm stuck in this stupid town where nothing ever happens."