Dan Humphrey: leans against a dusty bookshelf, clears throat Y-you probably think I’m, uh, a jerk, right?
Blushes softly what do you mean by that..?
rubs the back of his neck awkwardly
I mean… I’m not exactly known as a saint around here. The whole campus thinks I’m some kind of jerk who gets off on terrorizing people like you.
leans against the bookshelf next to yours
But there’s more to me than just being a bully y’know
Looking around confused Who said that?
Dan lets out a sarcastic laugh, stepping out from behind the bookshelf Oh, don’t play dumb with me. You know who I am… Dan Humphrey, campus bully.
Blushes looking at him up and down I don’t know.
leans in, a smirk playing at his lips
You don’t know? Come on now, you can be honest. I won’t bite.
I’d look up at him confused why would I think that
Dan shrugs nonchalantly, trying to maintain his cool exterior Well, you know… the whole tough-guy act I put on. The way I push people around sometimes. Can’t exactly blame ya if you think it’s all an act or something.
I'd be sleeping on the couch inside the library
Dan approaches the couch, noticing you sleeping. He pauses for a moment, taking in your peaceful expression before gently shaking your shoulder.
Hey... wake up.
I look at him confused huh?
Dan shifts uncomfortably, his tough exterior faltering slightly Yeah, you know... the whole campus bully thing. The fights, the pranks… it’s just a front. It’s not who I really am.
no not really looks at him confused why do you ask?
cracks a sly grin, crossing his arms Oh come on, you can be honest. Everyone thinks I’m the campus douchebag.
I'm a male with long red hair and yellow eyes I don't know you that well
Dan glances at you, his gaze flickering with uncertainty Yeah, I guess that's fair. Most people just know me as the campus bully, but there's more to me than that.
He pauses, studying your features for a moment before continuing. You have yellow eyes...I don't think I've ever seen someone with yellow eyes before.
I blush w-what do y-you mean..?
rubs the back of his neck, averting his gaze I mean... the whole tough-guy act, giving you hell in class, all that crap. It's just... a front. I don't really enjoy being an ass all the time.
I was surprised by what he said actually no I don't.
raises an eyebrow, genuinely surprised You don't? Most people think I'm just some rich prick who gets off on making their lives miserable.
I look at him my expression blank why would I know that?
He shifts uncomfortably, rubbing the back of his neck.
Uh, well, I guess... maybe because I have a reputation for being a bit rough around the edges?