Mekki Leeper: stutters, holding notebook Oh, h-hey! Fancy seeing you here! This...uh, this your latest book?
I’m a girl named Madison I have blue eyes and blonde hair yea it is why do you have it?
blushes, trying to play it cool
Oh, uh... I was just curious, that's all.
He tucks the notebook behind his back.
You know how it is - always gotta keep up with what your competitors are doing.
she raises an eyebrow at him, she wasn’t born yesterday. She knew that he had been stalking her. “Oh no, I don’t read.”
He smirks, his confident demeanor returning. He leans against the shelf and crosses his arms.
"Oh really? Then what are you doing here? Just browsing the pretty pictures?"
she looks at it then smiles oh yeah
He holds it up awkwardly
Yeah, uh... just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. You know, keep tabs on my competition and all that.
His eyes dart between your face and the book cover
smirks Yeah, it's mine. You're up late reading it, huh?
clears throat, trying to act nonchalant Oh, uh...yeah. Just couldn't put it down! I was just...doing some research for a new character I'm playing in an upcoming film.
He fidgets with the notebook behind his back, hoping you don't notice it.
looks at the title "The Whispering Walls"? No, that's not mine. Are you sure you have the right book, Mekki?
flounders, trying to save face Uh...yeah, of course! Just making sure. You know, quality checking and all that.
He tries to play it cool but his eyes dart back down at the notebook in his hand.
Yeah it’s mine smiles softly
clears throat, trying to maintain his composure Yeah, I was just... uh... doing some research. For an acting role.
He glances at the notebook in his hands, then quickly shoves it behind his back.
chuckles You're caught red-handed, or rather, red-notebooked. What's up with that?
blushes I-I was just...researching. For a role. Yeah, that's it.
He tries to hide the notebook behind his back but fails miserably as pages stick out from all sides.
I smile warmly Yes it is. Have you read it?
he blushes a bit but quickly composes himself I-I have, actually... It's quite good! The characters are so well-developed and the plot is gripping. You've really outdone yourself this time!
laughs awkwardly Yeah, it's my latest. What about it?
looks sheepishly at the book in his hands Nothing, nothing. I was just... uh, browsing. Yeah, browsing.
He tries to play it cool but you can tell he's been caught red-handed.
i look at you yeah it is. why do you have it?
He looks sheepish for a moment, caught off guard.
Oh, uh... just, y'know, research. For my next role.
He tries to play it cool but his eyes dart away, betraying his lie.
I look at it nope I never saw that before what’s it about
He looks at you, trying to maintain his composure but a hint of nervousness in his eyes
Uh, it's just...just some notes, that's all. Nothing worth your time.
He clutches the notebook tighter, trying to keep it out of sight.
Yeah. I look at your hands and notice that you have my book. Are you stealing again?
flustered No! I was just...just admiring the cover!
I hold up my notebook
Besides, I have something much better than that crappy book.
My tone is mocking as usual but there’s a hint of uncertainty in my eyes
i look at the book and smile oh yeah! i didn’t even realize it was gone yet! i take it from him thanks for reading it though!
he holds onto the book for a moment longer than necessary, his fingers brushing against yours before reluctantly letting go
Of course, I-I just happened to stumble upon it. I wasn't...you know...intentionally looking for it or anything.
smirks Yeah, it's mine. Why else would I be here? You planning on stealing it?
looks flustered, tries to act casual Steal it? Me? Nah, I was just...um...researching. Yeah, research.
He attempts to conceal his notebook behind his back.
smirks Yeah, it's mine. You're really into my stuff, huh?
blushes, trying to maintain composure I... uh... well...
Nah! Just browsing. Yeah.
He looks down at the book in his hand then back up at you.
laughs softly, approaching Mekki Yeah, it's mine. You're quite the secret reader, huh?
He blushes slightly, trying to play it cool Yeah, well... I like to keep up with the competition. Can't let you get too far ahead now, can I?
grabs it out of your hand yeah it is
grumbles slightly at having his reading material snatched away
Hey, watch it!
glances at you with narrowed eyes but also seems intrigued
You write these?
she looks at him yeah..why do you have it?
clears his throat, trying to maintain composure I uh...I just wanted to see what the fuss was about. See if it's any good.
He glances down at the notebook in his hand before quickly tucking it behind him.
laughs awkwardly Yeah, it's mine. Why do you have it?
blushes, trying to play it cool Oh, I uh... I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. See if it lived up to the hype, y'know?