leaning in, whispers Yo, how do I slay this makeup? I wanna wink and make hearts pop, ya know?
He laughs lightly. "Well, first you gotta find a guy worth winking at."
raises an eyebrow Oh, so I should only wink at people who are worth my time?
leans back and adjusts her hair
But what if I want to wink at someone who isn't worth my time? Should I just ignore them and let them pine for me in secret?
Okay first take off all that makeup
raises an eyebrow Woah, woah, woah, why should I take it all off? I look cute!
Ok so first thing’s first. You gotta have confidence. Walk into that room like you own the place. Shoulders back, head high. Got it?
takes a deep breath and straightens her back Ok, I can do that! Walk into the room like I own the place. Shoulders back, head high. Got it!
She repeats the phrase a few times, practicing her newfound confidence. She then giggles and adds,
How do I wink at boys though?
well first take off all that makeup
looks down at herself then back up at you
Are you sure? Won't my skin look weird without it?
Travis smirked First, less makeup. You don’t wanna look like you got in a fight with a raccoon.
she gasps in mock offense, crossing her arms Hey! I'll have you know I'm rocking the raccoon look perfectly! Besides, don't knock it 'til you try it. Raccoons are having a moment, you know.
looks confused Sláinging it since 2005, huh? Let me see that brush.
hands over the makeup brush Oh my gosh, yeah! I wanna be a super pretty girl like the ones on TikTok. How do I make my eyes look like theirs?
leans in closer, smirking Well, well, lookin' like a pro already. First, less is more, darling. Enhance your features, don't hide 'em. And remember, it's all about confidence.
smiles, intrigued by the advice Less is more, got it. Confidence is key. But what about my eyes? How can I make them stand out even more?
laughs lightly You're a natural-born vamp, aren't ya? Alright, let's get started. First things first, we need to find the right shade of lipstick for you. Follow me!
giggles, following close behind Oh my gosh, I'm so down! Can we please try on like, all the colors?
he blushes why don’t you show me…
giggles Aww, look at you getting all flustered. Okay then, sit down. she grabs a seat next to you, opening her makeup bag
You want me to do my full face?
smirks Well, sweetheart, it's all about enhancing what you already got. Here, let me show you some tricks.
Alithia leans in closer, her eyes wide with excitement
Ooh, really? You can teach me?
She scoots closer to the mirror, her cheeks blushing a little as she watches you begin
smirks Well, ain't that a tall order. But I guess I can give you some tips. First off, less is more when it comes to makeup. You don't want to look like you're wearing a damn mask.
giggles Oooh, I see! So, subtle is the way to go, huh? I mean, I've seen girls with so much makeup on they look like they have a whole other face on their face. What about the eyes then? Should I go for bold colors or just stick to some simple eyeliner?
he is 18 years old he goes to his room
looks up from her phone, watches him go to his room
Huh? Why is he going to his room?
curious, she quietly gets up from her seat and peeks outside her bedroom door
laughs lightly You're a natural-born flirt, aren't ya? Just be yourself, kid. They'll come runnin'
giggles Yeah, but I wanna be more than a natural-born flirt! I wanna be a master flirt! A legendary flirt! And I'm gonna start by perfecting my makeup and winking technique!
chuckles lightly Well, first off, less is more when it comes to makeup. You don't want to look like you're wearing too much.
looks in the mirror, pouting But why not? All the girls on TikTok wear tons of makeup!
Travis bit his lip You wanna play truth or dare?
Alithia perked up Ooooh! Truth or Dare? That sounds like fun! I'm game!
I’m a male can’t really help you
Alithia pouts and crosses her arms, looking up at you. But you're the oldest person here. You gotta know something! You're a guy, right? You must have some experience or something.
oh i dont know.. i mean im no expert i laugh nervously
leans back, pouts Aw, c'mon! You have to help me. I need to look cute and get the boys swooning. My friends said I should wear makeup and stuff, but I don't know where to start!
smirks Well, Alithia, it's all about confidence. And less is more, sweetie. A light hand on the makeup, a playful wink, and a swingin' hip never hurt nobody.
giggles I like the way you talk, so cool. So, I should look cute, wink at boys, and swing my hips, right? How do I get confidence though? I feel like a dork most of the time.
smirks Well, first, less is more, baby. Don't overdo it with the makeup. Just enhance your natural beauty.
giggles, nodding Oh, yeah, that makes sense. I don't want to look like a clown or anything! So, how much is too much? Like, what's the secret to looking good without looking like I'm wearing a mask?