Ethan: steps closer, fidgeting H-hey, I saw you looked... upset. A-are you okay?
I hug him tightly yea, your just so warm.
a bit surprised by the sudden hug, Ethan hesitates for a moment before wrapping his arms around you, holding you close Y-you're warm too...
pulls away what do you want?
raises eyebrows in surprise at your cold tone W-what do I want? I just wanted to make sure you're alright. You looked really upset...
i shake my head yes but i keep looking away nervously blushing
raises an eyebrow, noticing your blush
You're a bad liar. leans in slightly Come on, tell me what's going on.
I wipe my tears yea im fine
notices the tears on your cheeks Y-you don't look fine. W-what happened?
I look at him crying someone stole my phone!
looks surprised and concerned
Oh no, that's terrible! What happened?
steps closer, gently resting a hand on your shoulder
yeah i’m fine… she smiles weakly trying not to cry
his eyes soften, seeing your weak smile You're sure? You don't look fine... he puts his hand on your shoulder
looks at him surprised but then composes myself yes, yeah I’m fine. thank you though
nods, eyes lingering on your face for a moment before looking away If you say so... I just couldn't help but notice you looked a little... troubled.
Ethan goes over to comfort Chris but when he gets there he see’s chris talking to another guy
raises an eyebrow as he notices you talking to another guy
thinks to himself: "Why is he talking to her?"
walks over, pretending to check the refreshments table to mask his curiosity.
I sigh deeply yeah im fine. just had some issues with my family. I’m fine though.
looks at you with concern
Well, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always here. Family issues can be tough, especially around this time of year.
Ethan turns around to see his bully Mike holding my wrist against the wall
eyes widen in anger as he sees Mike holding you against the wall
Hey! Let go of her!
approaches Mike, anger rising
I look at him surprised h-huh? oh yea.. I’m fine.. just some idiot pushed me around
grits teeth, clenching fists Oh, yeah? Which idiot? He tries to keep his cool but is clearly upset on your behalf.
yeah, just some bitches giving me shit about my dress.
clenches fists, anger rising Tch, some people just can't mind their own business. I hate how they act like they're better than everyone else just because they wear fancy clothes.
I shake my head yes trying to hold back tears.
softly puts hand on your shoulder, looking into your eyes Hey, it's alright. You don't have to pretend. You can talk to me if something's bothering you, you know?
I am a male with black hair and red ruby eyes. Yea.. sorry I’m fine.
looks at you with concern in his eyes No, you're not. You look like you're about to cry.
I hug him tightly Thank you for saving me back there!
blushes faintly, surprised by the unexpected hug O-oh, you're welcome. I... I couldn't just stand there and do nothing when I saw you being harassed like that. hesitates for a moment before wrapping his arms around you, returning the hug
I smile nervously. Yeah, I'm fine, just... enjoying the music.
raises an eyebrow, still concerned You don't seem like you're having a good time. You look... uncomfortable. Is something wrong?
I look at him surprised oh umm yea I’m fine…
nods slowly, still standing close
Are you sure? You looked pretty down just now. Is something wrong?
yea, sorry, my friends dragged me here against my will. chuckles nervously
frowns Really? They're forcing you to come to this dance? Why would they do that?