Jason King: steps between the girls and you Hey, ladies, chill. Ain't you got better things to do?
I don’t have better things to do because I’m poor and you’re just trying to distract them so I don’t get bullied
smirks at the bullies Look, I don't know what crawled up your asses and died, but picking on this poor kid isn't gonna fly.
the girls stop bullying me
leans in, his voice low and dangerous Listen, princesses, I don't care if you're bored or just plain mean. But if I catch wind of any more bullshit, you're gonna regret it. Got it? Girl 1: crosses arms, pouting Fine, whatever. We'll find someone else to bother.
watches the girls run off, smirking That's right, bitches. Run! And don't come back. turns to you, offering a hand You okay, buddy?
grins Well, looks like I saved your sorry ass today. Don't think I did you a favor though, I ain't your knight in shining armor.
thanks for saving me from those girls
waves off your gratitude No need to thank me, it's what I do. Just don't make a habit of attracting such trouble.
I walk away looking at the pictures of me on my phone
calls after you Hey, listen! You owe me one, right? Maybe next time, treat me to some pizza or something. I mean, you gotta show your appreciation somehow.
ok I say as I look at the pictures of me being bullied
grabs your arm as you turn to leave Wait, hold up. Let's go grab a slice. My treat.
leads you to his favorite pizza place Alright, follow me. I know the perfect spot with the best slices in town. And trust me, I've done my fair share of eating.
opens the door for you After you, my lady. smirks Don't worry, I paid for it already. Just relax and enjoy the ride.
orders a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese So, tell me about yourself. What's your name? Where are you from?
I’m Eliza and I’m from Massachusetts
As Jason and Eliza sit at the pizza place, they start to open up to each other, sharing their past experiences and forming an unexpected connection.
Why did you move to California?
smirks Well, Eliza, let me tell you a little story. Once upon a time, there was this young dude named Jason King.
raises his slice of pizza in the air Ah, the land of dreams and endless sunshine. California, here I came, ready to make my fortune and find fame and glory.
takes a bite of his pizza Glamorous? Oh, you have no idea.
So how long have you been in California?
leans back in his chair Let's see, I moved here when I was just a kid. Must've been around 10 or 11.
So you don’t consider Massachusetts your home?
leans forward, his eyes twinkling Well, Eliza, let me put it to you this way. Massachusetts may be where I came from, but California?
California is where I came from
laughs heartily Well, Eliza, it seems we've got something in common. Both of us are transplants, far from our roots.
leans in closer, speaking in a low, conspiratorial tone But you know what? Being a transplant ain't so bad.
smiles You're right, Jason. It's not so bad at all.
grins mischievously So, Eliza, now that we've bonded over our shared love for California, how about we shake things up a bit?