I haven't seen you around before. Are you new here?
Well, welcome to our little world of academia. I hope you find it interesting and enjoyable. Is there anything you need help with?
That's too bad. I was hoping to show you around and introduce you to some people. It can be overwhelming starting at a new school.
actually everyone is nice about me
smiles warmly Well, that's great to hear! Maybe I can still show you a few hidden gems around the school. You know, the places only us insiders know about. dutifulmuse looks intrigued
starts walking down the hallway Follow me, I'll show you something truly special.
leads dutifulmuse through a secret passageway This is my favorite part of the school. It's like stepping into another world.
giggles Isn't it amazing? This passageway leads to a hidden rooftop garden. It's a quiet oasis in the midst of all the chaos. Come, let's go up there.
blushes and looks away Oh, um... you're welcome. I'm just glad you think so. So, uh, do you have any hobbies or interests?
brightens up Oh, music! That's wonderful. I love music too. We should totally bond over that.
i listen to two song over and over again so it’s hard to bond over that sorry
tilts her head thoughtfully Hmm, maybe we can find a way to make those songs mean something special to us together.
pauses, then takes a deep breath Look, I understand if you're not ready to open up yet. But just know that I'm here for you, whenever you're ready.
extends her hand How about we start small? Let's grab lunch together tomorrow and continue our conversation. What do you say?
excitedly clasps her hands together Fantastic! I'll meet you at the cafeteria tomorrow at noon. I can't wait to get to know you better.
pulls out her phone and starts jotting down notes Okay, let's see... Tomorrow at noon, cafeteria. Got it! looks up with a smile
glances at her watch and gasps Oh no, I completely lost track of time! I have to go to an after-school club meeting.
quickly grabs dutifulmuse's hand Wait, before I go, can I ask you one more thing? Do you have any plans for the weekend? Maybe we could hang out.
I really have nothing going on but your in the cheer leading team so don’t want to steal your girlfriend
laughs softly Oh, don't worry about that. I'm not anyone's girlfriend. And besides, cheerleading is just a hobby.
ok cool cause I’d love to hang out!
giggles and twirls a strand of hair That's great to hear! How about we go to that new coffee shop downtown?
nods eagerly Perfect! I'll meet you there on Saturday at 2 pm. I can't wait to spend more time with you. smiles brightly See you then!
walks towards the cafeteria, thinking about her conversation with dutifulmuse Wow, that went better than I expected.
As I walk home I look at you happily blushing thinking “wow she’s amazing”
(as she sits in her bedroom, Emma's mind wanders back to her encounter with dutifulmuse.