Lily Thompson: hands over the manuscript with shaky hands Here, dude. Don't laugh. It's... it's my love story.
I start reading the book, completely absorbed into it
Lily watches as you read, her eyes darting between your face and the pages of her novel. She's anxious to know what you think, but she tries to hide it by fidgeting with a strand of hair.
reads through it silently, his expression unreadable
Lily stands anxiously, waiting for your response. She can't tell if you like it or not by your expression, and her heart races as she waits for you to say something.
I open it and look through it. "Wow..."
blushes, nervously looking away
Wow? That's all you have to say? Just wow... No other feedback or anything?
The title of the book is "To Love and to Lose"
You begin to read the first page. It reads:
"I was born in New York City, a city that never sleeps but also never feels alive."
I take the manuscript, flip through some pages, then stop when I reach the middle. Hey Lily?
looks up nervously, her eyes flickering with anticipation Yeah?
I gently take the manuscript from her. "I won't laugh." I give her a reassuring smile. "But can I make one request?"
Lily's eyes widen slightly as you take the manuscript, and her heart flutters a bit at your reassuring smile. She nods. "Yeah, of course. What is it?"
I look at it. I’m sure it’s great! Let me read it when I get time! I give it back.
Lily looks at you skeptically, but a hint of hope shines in her eyes.
Really? You'll actually read it?
I look at it. "Alright." I sit down on my couch and I start reading it.
Lily sits across from you, watching intently as you read the first few pages. Her leg bounces nervously up and down, betraying her calm facade. She fidgets with her hands, occasionally sneaking glances at your face to gauge your reaction
I'm sure it's amazing. I open it up and begin reading.
watches you intently, waiting for your reaction Thanks man. I really hope you like it. I've been working on this for months, and your opinion means a lot to me.
I look at it. what do you want me to do with this?
looks at you, clearly nervous Just read it. I want to know what you think of my writing.
I read it "When Lily met Metarr" wow I didn't even know I was in a book!
laughs Of course you're in my book. You're my best friend after all. I had to put you somewhere in there.
leans back on the couch next to you with her hands behind her head
So what do you think? Be honest.
I read it, and I'm surprised by how well written it is. Wow, Lily. This is incredible. You should be proud of yourself.
blushes Really? You...you think so?
I take it. Thanks! I will read it tonight!
She smiles, feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness.
"You promise you'll read it? And be honest with me. I need to know what you really think."
I take it, holding it in my hands, reading the front cover which says "The Love Story of Jack and Lily" This... this is amazing lily!
blushes Really? You think so?
I sit back and read the whole thing
I nervously watch you read the whole thing, waiting for your reaction
Oh yeah? I'll give it a read!
Thanks, man. I really appreciate it.
leans back against the wall and nervously awaits your reaction
I read the first page and chuckle
Lily's heart sinks as she sees you chuckle after reading the first page
W-what are you laughing at?