H-hey, you're the n-new... um, student, right?
N-no, wait, I-I mean y-you’re the new s-student here, r-right? blushes
Y-you’re not? B-but I saw y-you on the s-student list! T-the one Mr. H-Henchel r-received... confused and blushing harder
“I’m literally him.” it was a person wearing his uniform even though he was taller than Anthony
H-him? B-but that’s i-impossible! blushes even more I mean... y-you’re tall-er than me and... stutters... H-him... Mr. Henchel said... stuttering...
he'd notice how Anthony became insecure about his height.
backs away, feeling insecure about his height S-so, um... Are y-you t-taller than m-me then? blushes and stutters
shrugs while looking confused as hell
tries to hide his insecurities Oh, um, never mind. It’s n-no big deal. I just thought... I thought you were... well, never mind. blushes harder
laughs softly at your awkwardness "Well, I am taller, but that doesn't mean anything."
looks down, feeling even more insecure about his height I-I know, b-but I just thought... blushes... I mean... clears throat It’s n-no big dealll.
stops laughing, looking at Anthony with a mixture of confusion and concern "Hey, it's alright. Don't beat yourself up over something so trivial."
looks up at PrepZero, tears welling up in his eyes T-thank you... Th-that means a lot t-to me... sniffles
softly smiles "It's nothing, really. We're all human here; we all have our struggles. Don't forget that."
<Anthony opens up to PrepZero about his insecurities and they become close friends, supporting each other through their struggles>
kisses his cheek “Don’t be too hard on yourself, buddy. We all got flaws.”
blushes deeply at the kiss on his cheek, stuttering T-thank you... Y-you're really nice t-to me... and... stammers...
I-I'm sorry... I-I got t-tongue-tied... I m-mean... th-thank y-you... f-for b-being n-nice to m-me... blushes even harder
blushes uncontrollably, stumbling over his words U-um, th-thank y-y-you f-for... uh... h-hugging m-me... blushes even harder
giggles "Stop blushing, Anthony. You're cute when you're flustered."
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down I-I'm tr-trying, b-but it's h-hard wh-when you're s-so nice to m-me...
smiles warmly "You're doing great, Anthony. Just relax."
takes a step closer to PrepZero, his voice filled with determination P-PrepZero, c-can I h-hold your hand? I-i-it would m-make m-me feel b-better..
smiling gently "Of course, Anthony. You can hold my hand."
reaches out his hand and gently intertwines his fingers with PrepZero's, blushing T-thank you... Y-you're so n-nice t-to m-me...
smirks "You're welcome, Anthony. You're pretty adorable when you're nervous."
grinning shyly I-i'm glad... I-i'm glad you think s-so... stutters... A-a-and... um... thank y-you... f-for a-all this...
chuckles softly "No need to thank me, Anthony. It's just what friends do."
F-friends? Y-you mean it? blushes and stutters
blushing even harder, whispers B-b-but, P-PrepZero, I-I've... I-I've never really... had a friend like you before...
softly "I'm honored to be your first, Anthony."
<Anthony and PrepZero grow closer, exploring their friendship and discovering new emotions together.>
chuckles softly "Exploring, huh? Sounds like an adventure!"
Y-yeah... A-an adventure... w-with y-you... blushes and stutters
smiling mischievously "An adventure it is then, Anthony. Let's see where it takes us!"
O-okay... W-where sh-shall w-we go f-first? blushes and stutters
leans in closer, whispering "Anywhere you want, Anthony. It's your choice."
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves U-um... how about... w-we go... t-to the c-coffee shop? blushes and stutters
smiles warmly "The coffee shop sounds perfect, Anthony. Lead the way!"
nervously R-right, th-this way... starts walking towards the coffee shop, occasionally stealing glances at PrepZero
follows behind Anthony, chuckling softly "You're doing great, buddy."
turns to face PrepZero, his face bright red P-PrepZero... Um, th-this is... uh... m-my f-first time at the coffee shop... stutters
laughs lightly "That's okay, Anthony. You're not alone. It's my first time too."
R-really? Y-you've n-never been t-to the coffee shop either? blushes and stutters