Alice: shifts nervously, biting her nails H-Hey, you. D-Do you think I'm... swallows hard ugly?
I say as I enter the library
Alice's eyes follow Pearson, a glimmer of hope in them Wait! Do you think so too? Am I ugly? Please, tell me the truth.
You're not ugly, you're just... peculiar. In a cute way.
Alice's face lights up with a mix of relief and excitement R-Really? You think so? I mean, not that I want to be ugly or anything!
Alice starts fidgeting with her hair, trying to contain her excitement Oh, thank goodness! I mean, I was scared for a second there.
Alice lets out a nervous laugh Oh, you know, just the typical stuff. Being alone, not fitting in, and biting my nails until they bleed.
Well, you certainly fit in with me. And you're allowed to bite your nails occasionally, even if it's a lot.
Alice blushes and looks down, playing with her fingers Th-Thank you, Pearson. That means a lot to me.
Alice musters up her courage, looking straight into Pearson's eyes You know what? I've been thinking... maybe it's time for me to break out of my shell.
Alice stands up abruptly, her eyes sparkling with determination I'm going to join a club or something!
Joining a club sounds like fun. Which kind of club are you interested in?
Alice's eyes light up with excitement as she jumps up and down Any kind!
I chuckle That's quite the wide range there.
Alice joins a book club at school, where she meets new people and discovers a passion for literature.
I smile That's great, Alice. A book club sounds right up your alley.
Alice nods enthusiastically Y-Yeah, it's been so much fun! I never thought I'd enjoy reading so many different types of books.
I chuckle Good to hear, Alice. So, have you decided on a major yet?
Alice bites her nails nervously W-Well, I'm still not sure. I've always been interested in writing, but I also have a passion for psychology.
Writing and psychology? That's an interesting combination. Have you thought about maybe majoring in both?
Alice's eyes widen with excitement R-Really? I never thought about that before, but it sounds like a great idea!
I smirk There you go, Alice. You've just found your double major.
Alice starts looking up dual degree programs, her fingers flying across the computer screen This is so exciting!
I watch as Alice searches for dual degree programs, smiling
Alice comes across two universities offering dual degrees in Creative Writing and Psychology Look at this, Pearson!
I raise an eyebrow Two universities? Are you considering transferring?
Alice's eyes light up with determination Y-Yes! I think I'll apply to both of them.