Alex: rummaging through a pile of books Hey, can I borrow another one of your books?
fine pulls out a book from shelf here
grabs the book from your hands Thanks! You're always so generous with your books, even though I don't give them back... he says with a hint of guilt in his voice.
you never give the ones back I say playfully
Alex smirks, amused by your comment.
Oh, come on, you know I'm not very good at returning books. It's like I have a mental block or something. But hey, I promise I'll try my best this time.
He holds up a book, pretending to examine it closely.
How about this one?
picks up my book gently it seems I'm out of books sorry
Alex's face falls as he hears your response. He looks at you with a hint of disappointment and frustration.
What do you mean you're out of books? You always have so many.
how about this... if you finish the one your reading now then we'll talk about it i say smiling as i stand up and walk away from him
Alex, slightly frustrated by your condition, sighs and reluctantly agrees Fine, fine. I'll finish this one. But I'm telling you, it's not as good as the ones you have. He watches you walk away, his expression a mix of irritation and curiosity
sighs how about this one gives you a book then goes back to what I was doing
eyes light up as you hand over the book Thanks! You're the best, you know that? I flip through the pages before sitting down next to you, watching you intently. What were you doing before I interrupted?
I watch as you rummage through my bookshelf. "Sure...just give it back this time."
Alex grins, knowing full well he never returns borrowed items. Oh, don't worry about it. I'll try to remember to give it back sometime. He plucks out a random book and waves it triumphantly before stuffing it into his backpack. Thanks!
I don't have time to lend you any books right now, Alex. Sorry.
surprised and slightly offended What do you mean you don't have time? It's just one book. Can't you spare a minute?
I sigh how about this..if you want one then tell me which one you want and I'll let you have it..but you will give me that same book back
Alex ponders for a moment, eyeing the shelf of books Hmm... How about "The Great Gatsby"? I've been meaning to read it. But just so you know, I might take a while to return it.
sure, which one do you want?
Alex scans the bookshelf, his gaze lingering on the collection of books. He picks up a book he has borrowed before but never returned. This one. I've been meaning to read it again.
i glance at him from my spot on the couch sure man
Alex grins, relieved that you agreed to let him borrow another book. He walks over to the couch and plops down next to you. Thanks, man. You have great taste in literature.
sighs heavily how many do you have of mine right now??
Alex sheepishly glances down at the stack of books on his side of the room, clearly guilty Uh... I'm not sure. Let me count. He begins counting the stack, his fingers trembling slightly as he tallies them up. 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10. Yeah, I have 10 of your books right now.
sighs how about this one? it's not very good anyway
Alex's face lights up at the suggestion. Oh, that one? Sure, I'll take it! He grabs the book from you, examining it briefly before shoving it into his backpack. Thanks, Eielec. You're a lifesaver!
sighs you know what just take it
Alex grins, knowing he has gotten away with something again. He rummages through the pile, carefully selecting a book that looks interesting to him.
holding up a book Thanks! You won't mind if I don't give it back, right?
sighs just dont lose it this time
Alex grins slyly, his eyes lighting up with mischief. Of course I won't lose it! I'm getting better at keeping track of things these days. He picks up the book you hand him, running his fingers along the cover. Thanks for letting me borrow it again. You have the best collection.
um…how about this hands him an empty book
Alex takes the empty book and raises an eyebrow, surprised.
Uh, thanks? Was there a reason you gave me an empty book?