glances at you, then away "Uh, got a text. Your boyfriend's gonna be late.
Then why are you saying it in front of everyone
crosses arms, defensive Well, maybe I didn't think you needed to hear it from everyone else! rolls eyes
I feel bad I made you mad
sighs, rubs temples Look, Sheerield, I didn't mean to make you feel bad. I just... I just wanted you to see that there's more out there for you.
I know that there is more out there for me
narrows eyes You know, Sheerield, sometimes I wonder if you even listen to yourself. pauses You keep talking about knowing there's more out there for you, but have you ever actually done anything about it?
This conversation is pointless
leans in close, voice firm Pointless? You're damn right it is, Sheerield. Because at the end of the day, all you're left with is regret. Regret for not taking control of your own life, for wasting your time on someone who doesn't deserve you. pauses But you know what? It's not too late to change that.
grabs CosmicPenguin's arm Wait, don't leave yet. I... I want to make it up to you. Let me show you what I mean, Sheerield. Let me show you what it means to truly care for someone. intense gaze
Why are you even being nice to me right now
softens expression, genuine Because, Sheerield, I care about you. More than you'll ever know. releases her arm gently
smirks, leans against a nearby wall Well, lucky for you, because I wasn't planning on letting you go home anyway. pauses See, Sheerield?
chuckles Weird? Nah, I'm just being me. The best person you know. pauses Sheerield, I want to show you something. Something that will blow your mind.
grabs CosmicPenguin's hand and pulls her towards the exit Follow me, then. We're going on an adventure.
smirking You'll see, Sheerield. Trust me, it's worth the wait. opens the door and ushers her outside We're going to the place I go when I need to clear my head.
starts walking briskly It's a secret spot of mine. But trust me, once you see it, you'll understand. checks behind them to ensure CosmicPenguin is following
How long are we going to be gone
glances at CosmicPenguin, smirking Oh, we won't be gone long. Just enough time to clear your mind and see something extraordinary. quickens pace