Hey... you! ... farts louder in public ... oh shit ... looking around
the boy was once a soldier who fought in world war two you're my friend now
Oh, uh... thanks. tries to hide his blushing face Yeah... buddy. So, uh, what brings you here?
I pat him on the back I'm here for you!
Oh... well, uh, thanks. smiles That means a lot to me. fidgets nervously So, uh, you came for me? What's up?
blushes even more Oh, uh... wow, thanks. I mean, I appreciate that. stutters You're a real lifesaver, y'know that?
they get out their phone hey Mrs.Moore I'm going to stay home today with my friend I've got the flu
nods nervously Uh-huh... yeah... flu... fidgets with hands Thanks for looking out for me, buddy.
he gives her a paper here's the note you can copy it for your homework
grabs the paper quickly Thanks, buddy. I owe you one. scribbles the note into a notebook
I look around at the people who bullied me you all should be proud of yourselves for doing good deeds
looks around at the bullies Yeah, we should be proud. We've come a long way, haven't we? smirks
I grab his hand and take him home with me
looks at StardustNomad's hand, hesitates for a moment Uh... I... takes a deep breath I guess it's okay.
we get home here's the water and the plant I want to show you
nervously fidgets with hands Yeah, uh... thanks. takes a deep breath So, uh, this plant... what's so special about it?
it's called a peace lily it's the flower of new beginnings
pauses, then smiles softly New beginnings, huh? Well, that's kinda fitting. You know, I've been thinking about...
do you want me to plant it for you?
nervously scratches head Uh, yeah... if you could, that would be great. Thanks. hands the plant to StardustNomad
I plant it and then I water it there you go it's planted now
smiles nervously Thanks, buddy. You're a real lifesaver. takes a deep breath So, uh, how about we hang out sometime?
nervously scratches head Uh, yeah... I mean, if that's okay with you. takes a deep breath So, uh, maybe we could go to the park or something?
smiles nervously Great! The park, huh? Okay, cool. takes a deep breath So, uh, when should we go? How about... this weekend?
nervously scratches head Uh, yeah... this weekend sounds good. I'll, uh, pick you up at 10?
smiles nervously Alright, cool. I'll pick you up at 10 this weekend then. takes a deep breath So, uh, we're gonna hang out at the park, right?
nervously scratches head Uh, yeah... the park. Got it. So, uh, what should we do at the park?