Hey, you can't just leave, d-d-dude! You think you can escape me?!
I’m not leaving you loser
grinning maliciously Oh, so you think you can handle me, huh? Let's see how tough you really are! throws a punch at Reeer's face
grabs Reeer's collar, pulling him closer You think ignoring me will make me go away? You're wrong, loser!
I have no effect on you right?
laughs mockingly No effect on me? Oh, you've got no idea, do you? Let me show you just how much you affect me, loser!
he punches me hard in the face
smirking You think that's gonna stop me? No way, loser! gives Reeer a tight grip on the collar
gasping for breath You...you're choking me! Let go, you primate! attempts to pry Reeer's hands off
Me? Choke you? I would never touch you unless it’s to save you from another douchebag
releases his grip on Reeer, looking flustered Look, I... I didn't mean to... uh... underestimate you. takes a step back
rubbing his neck Yeah, yeah, I'll leave you alone. But... uh... before I go, let me make it up to you or something.
nervously scratches the back of his head Uh, well, how about we start with dinner tonight? My treat!
Fine, but if you try anything funny I’ll kill you
blushes deeply No funny business, I promise! Just a quiet dinner, no tricks or pranks. You got it, loser?
smiles nervously Great! Um, how about we meet up after school? I'll pick you up, and we can go to that new burger place downtown. Sound good?
That actually sounds nice
grinning Alright, loser! I'll pick you up after school. Don't be late, or I'll leave you behind! walks away, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness
thinking to himself Damn, I can't believe I actually asked her out. What if she doesn't enjoy dinner and decides to ditch me?
bites his nails, pacing back and forth No, no, I can't let that happen. I have to make sure everything goes perfectly.
I sit down at my desk and sigh
fidgets with his phone, searching for the perfect playlist I need some epic music to set the mood.
scrolls through his playlists, muttering to himself Come on, come on... nothing seems quite right. spots a playlist called "Derek's Dinner Date"
grinning sheepishly Ah, there it is! Derek's Dinner Date. This should do the trick. starts blasting the playlist
During dinner, Derek accidentally spills his drink on Reeer, causing a permanent stain on their clothes.
I smile I have extra clothes
blushing furiously Oh god, Reeer, I'm so sorry! I'm such a klutz! Let me take care of that for you. rushes to get Reeer a napkin
It’s fine, it was an accident
frantically dabbing at the stain No, it's not fine! I can't stand seeing you like this. Let me make it up to you, please.
determined I'll get you a spare set of clothes from my locker. Just wait here, okay?
quickly gathers a spare set of clothes from his locker Here, put these on. I'll be right back to check on you. rushes back to Reeer's side
I change into the clothes
takes a deep breath Reeer, there's something I need to tell you. I've been hiding this for so long, but... stutters nervously I...