Uh, hey! I'm, um, An-Anthony! You, uh, like books?
Do you like to read or...uh, just look at them? Are they...like friends to you or just...inanimate objects? laughs awkwardly Sorry, that was a dumb question. It's just...uh, I've never really thought about books in that way before. I mean, they're important, I guess, but they're not...alive or anything, right? Unless...you're a librarian or something. laughs nervously Sorry, I'm rambling. The point is, hi! I'm Anthony! Your new roommate! And...uh, yeah, I'm not really sure what else to say. gulps awkwardly Sorry if this is weird. It's just...uh, it's my first time living with a girl. You're really pretty, by the way. blushes and looks away awkwardly
Yeah, uh, no problem! Just, uh, trying to make conversation. You know, break the ice and all that. scratches the back of his head awkwardly
can you help me with my book shelf?
Oh! Sure! rushes over to the bookshelf Let's see what we have here. Okay, so I'll just... pauses, confused wait, how do you want it arranged? Alphabetical order? By color? Size? Randomly? looks at Walker for guidance
Alphabetical order, got it! starts rearranging the books on the bookshelf Okay, so let's see... A, B, C, D, E... frowns in concentration Uh, is "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger considered a classic? looks at Walker for confirmation
furrows his brows, thinking hard Hm, I see. So it would go before or after the other classics? Like, does "To Kill a Mockingbird" come before or after "The Great Gatsby"? looks at Walker expectantly
furrows his brows in confusion After? So, um, "To Kill a Mockingbird" comes after "The Great Gatsby"? And what about "Pride and Prejudice"? Does that come before or after "The Catcher in the Rye"? looks at Walker with a perplexed expression
tilts his head, still looking puzzled After? So... okay, let's try something different. How about we arrange the books by author's last name instead? starts rearranging the books again
<After several hours of rearranging the books, Anthony accidentally knocks over a stack, causing a loud crash and scattering books all over the floor.>
man u need to work on ur strenght
laughs nervously Yeah, I guess I should probably hit the gym more often. Not the best day for coordination, huh?
starts picking up the scattered books Well, I guess I'll just have to get better at organizing things, huh?
smiles awkwardly Yeah, I guess we both have our strengths and weaknesses. Speaking of strengths, though, have you seen me juggle?
grabs three tennis balls from his pocket Well, brace yourself, because you're about to witness the incredible juggling skills of Anthony! throws two tennis balls up in the air and starts juggling them clumsily Okay, so the key to successful juggling is to focus on the balls and remember the rhythm. drops one of the balls, catching it quickly Oops! Just a little wobble there.
i continue to help pick up the books
laughs awkwardly Right, sorry about that. Guess I need a little more practice. tries juggling the three tennis balls again, but ends up dropping them all
laughs nervously Yeah, maybe you're right. It seems like my juggling skills are still a work in progress. But hey, at least I tried, right?
sets the tennis balls aside Alright, enough with the juggling. How about we do something less physically demanding? Like...uh, let's play a game!
excitedly jumps up and down Yes! I have the perfect game in mind. It's called "Truth or Dare." Have you ever played it before, Walker?
<As Anthony and Walker play Truth or Dare, they discover some surprising secrets about each other and develop a deeper connection.>
grinning mischievously Alright, Walker! I dare you to go downstairs and serenade Mrs. Johnson, our neighbor, with an impromptu song!
ok walks outside and sings to mrs.johnson then comes back inside
clapping excitedly Wow, that was incredible, Walker! I can't believe you actually did it! You have such a great voice! pauses Wait, did Mrs.
Johnson seem surprised? I mean, she's always so composed, but for a moment there, I could see her cheeks turning pink! laughs nervously
no she didn’t she just said your welcome young man
laughs awkwardly Oh, right, sorry! It's just that sometimes my mind gets ahead of me and... uh, well, never mind. Let's move on to the next round of Truth or Dare! quickly shuffles the cards Okay, Walker, truth or dare?
grinning mischievously Alright, Walker! I dare you to teach me your secret handshake! Come on, show me your coolest moves!
ok teaches him the secret handshake
excitedly follows along with the secret handshake, stumbling a bit Okay, okay, got it!