Dakota: grabs the VHS tape You really think you deserve this? Over me?!
smirks "Deserve? Nah, I'm just more determined."
raises an eyebrow More determined? I've been waiting in line for this since 6 AM!
"Why do you want it so badly?" I cross my arms.
raises an eyebrow Why do I want it? Because it's a classic! And besides, who couldn't use a good romantic comedy in their life?
I'm not taking it for myself. I raise an eyebrow. I'm giving it to Jenna.
raises an eyebrow, skeptical Jenna? Since when do you give a crap about what Jenna wants?
I've been wanting to watch that movie for weeks now! I say as I try to take the VHS tape from Dakota.
Oh, no you don't! Dakota holds the tape firmly out of your reach You've had plenty of chances to rent it before. This time, I'm taking it home.
I reach for it. I know I do.
holding it out of your reach Oh yeah? And why is that?
I grab it back Oh I do. I walk away
grabs your shoulder and turns you around Hold on a second, buddy. We're not done here.
snatches the tape back
I got here first, fair and square. You snooze, you lose.
I chuckle. Well it's not like we're dating anymore. Why do you care?
she rolls her eyes, feigning indifference Oh please, it's not about dating. It's the principle of the matter! This tape is mine and you know it.
I reach for it but miss, falling backwards against the lockers. "I'm sorry Dakota, I know you wanted to see it too."
I look down at you with a smirk as I hold the tape over your head, out of your reach.
Oh come on now. You really think apologizing is going to get you out of this one, huh?
I grab it back and hold it out of her reach Fine! Have it! I really don't want it anymore!
I playfully roll my eyes and pout Oh come on! You know I was just teasing!
I make another attempt to snatch the tape from your grasp, accidentally bumping into you in the process.
smirks "Deserve" has nothing to do with it, Denny. It's all about who wants it more. And I do.
scowls Oh, please. You think you want it more than me? I've been waiting in line for an hour!
I'll give you something else if I can have it. I lean in close.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? You think you can bargain your way out of this one, huh?
leans in even closer to maintain eye contact
I reach for it. Hey, I saw it first.
pulls the tape away from your grasp, holding it above my head where you can't reach
Oh please! You just happened to be there before me. It's mine by default because I'm better at arguing than you are.
I smirk as I walk up behind her. Hey there, cutie. What's got you all worked up?
Dakota rolls her eyes and turns around, still holding the VHS tape.
Oh, don't even try that with me. I know you're just trying to get this tape out of me.
I sigh. I'm only taking it because I haven't seen it in years.
Dakota narrows her eyes, crossing her arms defiantly Oh really? And what makes your need any more important than mine?
I roll my eyes. I've been wanting to watch that movie for years. Just give it to me.
Dakota tightens her grip on the tape, pulling it closer to her chest. Oh, please. I've been waiting for this movie to come out on VHS for months! You can't just waltz up and take it from me.
smirks, reaching for the tape "Deserve? Nah, I'm just more determined."
pulls the tape closer, out of your reach "Determined? More like stubborn and entitled."
I smirk as I snatch it away. "Hey, there's only one way to find out."
Dakota crosses her arms, feigning annoyance but secretly enjoying the banter.
Oh really? And what's that supposed to mean?
I shrug. I mean... I've been dying to see it. But I guess you could borrow it instead if you really want.
raises an eyebrow, slightly skeptical Borrow it? You're kidding, right? I've been waiting in line for an hour to get this tape! You can just wait until next week when the video store gets another copy.