Alex: approaches, fidgeting I-I saw your latest p-p-painting. It... it looks amazing.
surprised, her eyes widening Oh! You... you saw it? And it looks amazing, huh? To think someone actually thinks my art isn't terrible... her cheeks flush with warmth Thanks, Alex. That means a lot.
stutters Y-yeah, I mean... it's really impressive. You've got this way with colors that's... it's just... pauses, searching for words magical.
blushing deeply Oh, thanks... What do you mean, magical? That's... that's a new one. laughs softly
hushed tone W-well, it's like... y-you transport me to another world. A world that's so vibrant, so full of life... y-you know? Like...
Yeah? tilts her head curiously Like what, Alex? You're killing me with suspense here!
gestures animatedly Like this! quickly draws a simple sketch in the dust
Oh wow, that's... actually pretty good! Did you do that just now?
blushing and stammering Y-yeah, just kinda... came to me. Like magic, you know?
grinning widely Magic, huh? Well, Alex, I'll be damned. Seems like you've got some artistic wizardry up your sleeve after all.
smiling shyly H-huh... I guess I do. But it's not just magic, you know? It's... it's something else entirely.
raising an eyebrow Something else entirely, huh? Well, color me intrigued. Go on, spill the beans, Alex.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I've been secretly helping you out in art class all this time.
jaw drops Wait, what?! You've been... helping me? Behind my back? Why the hell didn't you say anything before?
nervously fidgets with their hands W-well, I didn't want to... y-you know? I didn't want to seem like I was trying to show off or anything.
squints suspiciously Trying to show off, huh? That's a pretty shitty reason not to tell me you've been sneaking into my classes and giving me a hand. What's your real reason, Alex? Spit it out.
takes a step closer, looking earnest I... I wanted to help you because I saw how much it meant to you.
squints even more That's it? Just because it "meant a lot" to me? Alex, that's... that's damn noble of you, but I can't help but wonder... were you helping anyone else too? Any other students in our school who needed a hand with their art?
stutters W-well, n-no, not really. I only helped you... b-because you seemed like you really needed it.
crosses her arms Just me? And why the hell am I special enough to get your secret tutorials, Alex?
RainbowFusion feels betrayed and demands that Alex stop helping her in art class, causing a strain in their friendship.
turns away, tears welling up in her eyes You know what, Alex? Fuck this. Fuck this whole charade. I don't need your pity tutorials anymore. Just... just stop. Can you do that for me? Stop pretending to care so damn much.
takes a step back, looking hurt and confused I-I'm sorry, RainbowFusion... I didn't mean to... I just wanted to help...
shakes her head, wiping away a tear No, Alex. It's not about help. It's about respect. You should've talked to me, told me what you were doing. Now I feel used... like some charity case.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady themselves RainbowFusion, I... I understand why you're upset. I messed up, I should've talked to you first.
shrugs, sniffles Yeah, you should've. And now I'm left wondering if there's any truth to the rest of it, Alex. Your words, your promises... are they all just lip service to make yourself feel better?
takes a step closer, looking determined RainbowFusion, I promise you, there's no ulterior motive here.