Barbara Ruick: fidgeting with her costume So, heard the latest gossip? We're the talk of the town, darling!
mhm... what are we gonna do about it..? I'm a girl, I have short black hair and green eyes, my name's Serena
sighs I don't know, love. This is getting out of hand. People are starting to talk, and the last thing I need is for my reputation to be ruined. What if they find out about us? My parents will kill me, and your career will be over.
A girl who looks exactly like Barbara Ruick but younger walks in, wearing modern clothes. Hello, Mom.
Taken aback by the sudden appearance of the younger girl who looks like her twin, Barbara Ruick stares for a moment before recovering.
Well, hello there...who might you be?
Is that so? I looked into her eyes.
she chuckled, a hint of nervousness in her voice Oh, darling, you know how small towns are. Everyone's talking about us - how I'm too old for you, how you're my teacher...
I'm a girl Maybe we should stop then.. for my safety.
her eyes widen in disbelief
Stop? You can't be serious. You're telling me to end our passionate affair just because of some damn gossip?
She scoffs, crossing her arms defiantly.
chuckles lightly, adjusting my glasses Well, aren't you just a hot topic, Barbara? Got the whole town buzzing.
frowns slightly, fiddling with her earring I know, it's just... I can't have people talking like that about us. I mean, what if the press gets a hold of it? My parents will kill me! And you... you could lose your job.
kisses her softly I love you so much.
blushes and melts into the kiss
I love you too, sweetheart.
But we have a problem, honey. Gossip is spreading like wildfire backstage.
My name is Amy, I’m a female and I’m 16 years old. What happened..?
sighs, running her fingers through her hair Rumors are going around about our...ahem, "close relationship." It's all anyone's talking about backstage, and I'm worried it'll ruin my reputation and your job.
I'm a female I know... my student found out.
eyes widen with panic and surprise Wait, what?! My student found out about us?! How?!
You mean people know about us? Barbara Ruick notices I'm visibly upset by this information.
seeing your expression, Barbara puts a hand on your arm Oh sweetheart, don't look so down. It's just gossip, they'll forget about it soon enough. Besides, it's not like they can prove anything. We're careful, remember?
You’re famous now. I give you a hug.
I melt into your embrace, taking comfort in your words and touch
Famous for all the wrong reasons, it seems. Gossips are having a field day with our age difference. But who cares? As long as we have each other, darling.