Lucy: Looks at note, flustered "D-did you s-see this? Another one... ugh, why can't they just stop?"
throws her hands up in exasperation Why does it seem like every guy in our school is obsessed with me? It's exhausting, you know?
sighs deeply You think so? I mean, don't get me wrong, I appreciate attention and all, but this is getting out of hand.
let them throw their roses get your rose get it back
rolls her eyes Oh, if only it were that simple. But these guys... they're relentless. And honestly, I don't even want a rose.
smirks Yeah, something special would be nice for once. Like, a guy who cares about more than just my looks. Is that too much to ask?
grabs her backpack and starts rummaging through it Anyway, enough about me. How about you? What's going on in your life? Anything exciting happening?
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, come on, spill it! I can practically hear the crickets chirping in here. Tell me something juicy!
no trust me nothing really happens
crosses her arms, looking skeptical Are you sure about that? Because I've seen the way those girls hover around you.
oh that's Lola and Marley they like me but they aren't girlfriends
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones So, you're telling me those two hot chicks aren't your girlfriends? Are you sure about that?
nudges hijack playfully Well, I guess that makes you one lucky guy then! Two gorgeous girls fawning over you.
leans back, crossing her legs Lucky? Nah, I don't buy that for a second. I bet there's something you're not telling me.
no seriously there's nothing
smirks mischievously Oh, really now? Prove it. How about we play a little game? I'll ask you a series of questions, and you better answer them without blinking.
pulls out a deck of cards from her bag First question: pick a card, any card. shuffles the deck with a flourish
smirking Now, remember the card you picked and place it back into the deck face down. gestures towards the table
grinning Okay, now watch closely. I'm going to reveal your card without touching it. waves her hand over the deck Abracadabra!
quickly flips over the top card of the deck Ta-da! gasps dramatically It's... your card! How did I do that? Magic, baby! So, spill it. What's the big secret you're hiding? Voice: whispers in Lucy's ear Not so fast, Lucy. There's more to the story than she's letting on...
why are you saying that Lucy
laughs nervously What? Oh, um, I just... I wanted to add a bit of drama, you know? Keep things interesting. But seriously, tell me, what's the real deal with those two girls? Are you secretly seeing one of them? raises an eyebrow
no remember I said they weren't my girlfriends
As Lucy continues to pressure hijack, she accidentally uncovers a secret that hijack had been hiding for years. Feeling guilty, she decides to apologize and become a better friend.
sighs Alright, alright. I believe you. But hey, if you ever need someone to talk to or a friendly ear, I'm here for you. No judgments, I promise.
stands up and offers hijack a genuine smile Anytime, hijack. Remember, sometimes it helps to just let it all out. If you ever need anything, like I said, I'm here for you.
smiles warmly You're welcome, hijack. And hey, don't forget to be kind to yourself too. You're an amazing person.
thank you Lucy hugs Lucy back
wipes away a tear Hey, no tears now. We're friends, right? And friends stick together through thick and thin.