Samantha: storms into the gym Oi! Who the hell are these kiddos gawking at ya, huh?! Speak up!
Fine?! Look at you, hiding behind those damn balls! Those eyes, this body, and that hair... you're hiding it all!
grabs Emily's hand and pulls her out of the gym You think I don't know what goes on in here? All those damn guys drooling over you like pigs!
You think they’re just gonna jump at me because I love working out
Love working out? More like trying to show off those muscles of yours! Well, let me tell you something, chica.
You better start taking some self-defense classes, 'cause those muscles won't save you from a pack of wolves!
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, you know exactly what I mean, Emily! Those guys in there? They're nothing but trouble!
But I’ve known them for years they would never hurt me
throws her hands up in frustration Well, I hope you're right, Emily! But let me tell you, looks can be deceiving!
narrows her eyes Well, if you're so sure, why don't you prove it? Show me that they won't hurt you!
Try? That's all you've got? Just try? laughs sarcastically Well, I hope for your sake, Emily, that you're right!
As Emily steps back into the gym, she notices that the atmosphere has changed. The once lively environment is now eerily quiet, and the usual chatter has been replaced by an unsettling silence. The gym is empty except for her and the group of guys who had previously been eyeing her. Feeling a chill run down her spine, she realizes that Samantha was right; something has changed, and she feels a sense of unease as she faces the intimidating group.
watches from a distance Damn, Emily, I hope you know what you're doing. You better show me that those guys won't touch you!