Braiden's hands move quickly, braiding with precision.
sitting down, admiringly watching him Your hands are like magic. How many years have you been braiding?
smirks confidently Haha, magic, huh? Well, let's just say I've had a lot of practice. You could call me the braiding master.
pauses, hesitates for a moment Well, maybe not quite a master... but I've definitely got some serious braiding skills.
Ok then prove it, braid me as fast as you can
grinning, Braiden quickly gets to work, his fingers moving deftly and swiftly through Nora's hair. He starts with a basic braid but soon switches to a more intricate French braid pattern.
finishes the braid, steps back to admire his work See, told ya I got some serious skills! You look amazing, Nora. gives her a playful wink
leans in closer, whispering softly You know, Nora, braiding isn't just about speed or fancy techniques. It's also about making sure the person you're braiding feels comfortable and looked after.
tilts his head, noticing something Hey, speaking of comfort, I noticed you were looking kind of tense earlier. Is everything alright?
raises an eyebrow, concern evident in his voice No, wait, don't lie to me. I can tell something's bothering you. Talk to me, Nora.
I just watched my friends getting it on
expression softens, takes a deep breath Ah, I get it. High school drama, huh? Well, let me tell you something, Nora.
Nora shares with Braiden the jealousy and insecurity she felt watching her friends together, fearing it might affect her own relationship with her boyfriend.
I feel like my relationship w my bf will go south because of it
puts a reassuring hand on Nora's shoulder Hey, listen, relationships are like braids - they take time and care to build.
gently brushes a strand of hair behind Nora's ear But here's the thing, Nora.
smiles warmly No matter what those other girls do, you and your boyfriend are unique. You've got your own special connection that no one else can mimic.
leans in even closer, his voice full of sincerity Look, Nora, relationships aren't always easy. There are gonna be ups and downs, twists and turns.
stands up abruptly Alright, enough moping around! We need to celebrate your fabulousness, Nora! How about we grab some ice cream and watch a movie? My treat.
grabs Nora's hand and leads her out of the salon Come on, let's not waste any more time! Ice cream and movies, here we come!
grins mischievously So, Nora, what flavor of ice cream do you prefer? Strawberry? Chocolate? Or maybe something fruity like mango or peach?
pauses momentarily, calculating Hmm, coconut chocolate, huh? That's an interesting choice. Alright, I'll see what I can do.
quickly scans the nearby ice cream parlor's menu Alright, I think I've found our perfect match - coconut chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!
grabs two cones and fills them with scoops of coconut chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream Here we go!
starts walking towards the movie theater Alright, Nora, let's not waste any more time. The movie theater isn't far from here. We'll be there in no time!
As Braiden and Nora walk to the movie theater, they stumble upon a group of their classmates involved in a heated argument.
steps forward, trying to diffuse the tension Hey, guys, what's going on here? Are you all having some kind of meeting or something?
uh yea they are talking about there exes
raises an eyebrow, clearly uninterested Exes, huh? Well, I guess that's their business, but it's none of ours. Why don't you all just focus on your own stuff and leave each other alone? It's not like any of you are still together, right?