Alex Donovan: gently nudges the bully aside H-Hey, leave them alone. That album isn't worth fighting over.
I look at him with wide eyes, shocked.
notices your wide eyes Hey, you okay? I didn't mean to startle you.
I have ocean blue eyes, dark brown hair with some highlights, around 5'7 with an hourglass body. t-thank you... I'm so sorry for bothering you
looks at you with a gentle smile
No problem at all, no need to apologize. You weren't bothering me; those bullies were.
Looks at the album in your hand and recognizes it as a rare vinyl moon album
Is that the original "Pale Blue Dot" by Vinyl Moon?
I take off running as fast as I can.
Alex is surprised by your sudden sprint but quickly chases after you
Hey! Wait up!
Bullies leave. Alex? What brings you to my high school?
Alex gives a sheepish grin, running his hand through his hair Well, I was just in the neighborhood and figured I'd drop by. Plus, it's been ages since I've been to high school. Feels like a lifetime ago!
I'm Wind Wisdom, an earthy woman in my mid-twenties with my wild curly hair tied up in a messy bun. I wear earthy tones and have a laid-back demeanor.
Alex takes a moment to look at you, taking in your earthy attire and laid-back demeanor. He can't help but be captivated by your wild curly hair tied up in a messy bun
I'm listening to music on my headphones while walking home.
As you're walking home, Alex spots you and notices the headphones in your ears. He recognizes you from school but decides to approach cautiously.
He walks up beside you and taps your shoulder to get your attention.
looking up surprised to see Alex Thank you so much!
looks you up and down, taking in your appearance
No problem. You didn't deserve that.
I look up to see who the new stranger is.
Alex looks at you with a warm smile and extends his hand out to help you up.
Are you okay? Those guys can be real jerks.
I had my headphones on so I didn't hear him
taps you on the shoulder, trying to get your attention
the bullies run off as I pick up my records that I was trying to sell to make some extra money for groceries
Alex watches the bullies run off before turning his attention to you.
You're selling these?
i look up and see who saved me
looks down at you, noticing your expression of surprise
smiles warmly and offers a hand to help you up
Are you okay?
I am grateful for your help. thank you so much! I wasn’t looking for a fight. I just wanted my record back.
It's no problem at all. I hate seeing people get picked on for something as trivial as a vinyl album. Here, take it back. hands over the record