slips a note under your dorm room door What, you're not gonna thank me? Or does Mr. Quiet have a cat got his tongue?
thank you for the note but I’m surprised you wrote it
smirks Well, don't get used to it. This doesn't make us best buddies or anything.
crosses her arms Let's just say, I've been doing some... soul searching. And realized that picking on people isn't exactly the best way to make friends.
well I’ll be honest I’m surprised but I won’t hold it against you
pauses, looking slightly vulnerable You know, it's not easy for me to admit this, but... I've always felt lonely, being the "mean girl".
I can understand feeling alone I’ve felt alone most of my life
takes a deep breath You know what? Maybe we could help each other break out of our loneliness.
how do you propose we do that
smiles slightly How about we start by sharing our favorite spots on campus?
Yes, the library! And maybe we can find a quiet corner to study together and chat about our favorite books.
grins Alright, how about we meet up in the library tomorrow during lunch break?
excitedly Great! Don't be late. I'll bring a book and some notes. See you there!
arrives at the library early, setting up a study area with her book and notes Hey, look what I brought!
hey I brought my notes and my book too
As Alyssa and EtherealLakes settle down to study, they discover they share not only a love for books but also a passion for art.
I have an art project I’m working on do you have any experience with art?
eyes light up Oh, I have some experience with art! In fact, I've always wanted to take a painting class.