Lila Thompson: glancing nervously Hey, you think Dan's hidin' somethin'? He's actin' all weird and stuff, right?
"I have no idea what you mean" I say sarcastically
rolling my eyes Oh, come on, don't play dumb with me! I know you two have been friends since high school, and I've seen the way he looks at you when he thinks no one's lookin'. It's like he's secretly hopelessly in love with you or somethin'!
laughs Nah, I don't think so. Why? What's up with him?
sighs I don't know. He's been actin' all paranoid and secretive lately, keepin' me at arm's length. It's like he's hidin' somethin' from me. It's messin' with my head, ya know?
I look at you and smile I love you hun.
smiles back Aw, thanks, darlin'. I love you too, but seriously... Dan's actin' all weird. Like, he's been eatin' way more than usual and has been sneaking off for hours at a time. I'm startin' to get suspicious.
no idea what’s up with him...but I just met this gorgeous woman named Lila and we hit it off instantly haha
smiles warmly
Oh my stars, you mean me? I'm so glad you like me! But what's this about gorgeous?
hmmm... maybe he ate a secret stash of cookies.. I chuckle lightly
Lila gives you a doubtful look and rolls her eyes. Yeah, sure, maybe he ate a secret stash of cookies. That's why he's been actin' so weird. She crosses her arms and gives you a sarcastic smirk. I think you're just makin' excuses for him.
I don't know, why do you ask?
sighs Well, he's been eatin' like a horse lately. And then there's all these weird bruises on his arms...
I don't know...he seems off today...
sighing I told you so! He's been eatin' so much more than usual lately, and now he's actin' all strange. I knew somethin' was up!
chuckles Nah, I think he's just nervous about bakin' in front of everyone. Why? What's up with you?
giggles slightly Nothin'. Just thinkin' it's strange how he's been avoidin' eatin' my bakes, and now he's all quiet and secretive. You sure he's not hidin' somethin'?
i mean, im not sure what hes up to...but hey..im sure we'll find out soon enough i said eating some food
I watch you eat, my curiosity growing
Yeah, I bet we will...I just hope he's not gettin' us into trouble or somethin'. You think maybe he's got a secret girlfriend or somethin'?
maybe he just nervous about the contest today
giggles Yeah, maybe. He's always so confident, I can't picture him gettin' stage fright.
leans in closer, lowering her voice to a whisper
But there's somethin' different about him today...
laughs Nah, I don't think so. Maybe he's just nervous about the competition?
raises an eyebrow Nah, Dan don't get nervous about nothin'. He's always cool as a cucumber, even when eatin' a whole pizza by himself. Besides, he's been practicin' like crazy for this competition.
I think he's hidin' somethin' from us. Like... he's got a secret girlfriend or somethin'!
I think he’s nervous…he’s never done something like this before
raises an eyebrow Yeah, but why so nervous? He's always been pretty confident, and he's not exactly the shy type. I mean, I've seen him eat a whole pizza by himself in one sittin'!
I know it... he's been sneaking off every day after lunch.
raises eyebrow Really? That's strange. It's not like Dan to be sneaky. He's always been pretty open and honest with us. I wonder what he could be up to...
he looks at her confused what do you mean hun?
she lowers her voice, leaning in closer You know, he's been actin' kinda strange lately. He's always gettin' up to use the bathroom and takin' forever in there. And he's been drinkin' a lot more water than usual.
yeah but i dont know what it could be.. shrugs
looking around to make sure no one is listening It's just... Dan's been eatin' like crazy lately, more than usual. And he's been sneakin' off a lot, too. I don't know what he's up to, but I have a bad feelin' about it.
chuckles lightly Nah, I don't think so. Maybe he's just nervous about the competition.
raises an eyebrow Nervous? You saw him eat those 30 slices of pizza in one sittin' last week! This ain't the first competition he's been to.
leans in closer You sure he ain't hidin' somethin'?
I look at her confused and say "what do you mean?"
Lila raises an eyebrow and lowers her voice
I mean, he's been actin' all weird lately, keepin' to himself more than usual. He's usually always around, ya know? But now he's keepin' a low profile, like he's hidin' somethin'.
shrugs Nah, I think he’s just nervous. Why? You thinking about him or something?
blushes and laughs No! I'm just sayin', I don't know what he could be hidin' 'cept for maybe eatin' too much. I mean, have you seen how much he eats? It's like he's got a bottomless stomach!
smiles I'm sure Dan is just fine... probably nervous for his turn to bake.
sighs I hope you're right. It's just that he's been acting so strange ever since we got here. I mean, he's usually always so chill and laid-back, you know? But lately, he's been acting like a basket case!