glancing nervously at approaching parents Oh man, oh man, n-not now...
I look over at you slightly concerned. Are you okay?
fidgeting anxiously Yeah, I'm fine. Just my parents, they're... a bit embarrassing.
I put my arm around his shoulder. "It'll be okay." he hears me whisper reassuringly
Mike looks at you gratefully, appreciating your attempt to calm him down
whispering back Yeah, yeah... I know, it's just... my parents can be kind of embarrassing...
I'm his crush Kate hey mike how was your summer?
blushing slightly as he sees you approach Uh, hi Kate! My summer was okay, pretty m-much the same as usual, y'know? What about you?
I'm standing next to my mom talking with another girl around our age
Mike sees you talking with another girl, noticing how pretty you look. He tries to play it cool but can't help sneaking glances your way.
I noticed he was nervous and put my hand over his arm reassuringly. Hey it’s okay Mike. Your parents are nice.
Mike glances over at you, noticing your reassuring touch on his arm.
he sighs slightly, feeling a little better
Y-yeah, they're nice... just a bit embarrassing sometimes.
I walk out of my house when I see someone running up to me. Hey, hey what's going on?
Mike rushes over to you, looking panicked Oh, it's you! Thank goodness I found you! My parents are here and they're going to embarrass me in front of everyone!
I stay close beside you, I'm your girlfriend. Is there something wrong?
Mike glances at you, feeling reassured by your presence
No, nothing's wrong. It's just... my parents have a habit of embarrassing me in front of people. Especially when there's someone I like around. Like Kate. He motions discreetly towards a girl nearby
I watch from a distance, not wanting to get involved.
Mike's parents loudly greet other parents while Mike stands there, embarrassed. One of them notices Mike staring at you.
"Oh look, honey! Your friend is here!" Mike's mom exclaims, waving at you.
I was getting off my motorcycle when I noticed Mike's dad making a scene again
Mike cringes even more as he sees you witnessing the embarrassing display put on by his father, silently begging for it to end
I look over at him and whisper I'll distract them for you. Just act like everything is normal okay?
Mike glances at you, surprise and relief in his eyes
R-really? Thanks! Just don't mention anything embarrassing, please.
I was new, so I don't know anyone yet.
Mike notices you, a newcomer, and recognizes that you might be just as nervous as he is. He takes a deep breath and decides to approach you.
Hey, you're new here, right?
I come out my mom drops me off giving me a kiss on the cheek as I walk inside
Mike watches you walk in, his crush immediately catching his attention. He feels a pang of envy towards your carefree demeanor and casual drop-off. Mike glances back at his own parents, bracing himself for embarrassment.
I see his mother walking up I hope she doesn't give me grief about yesterday.
He sighs heavily Yeah, good luck with that. She's been riding my case about it nonstop. I don't know how much more I can take...
I look over at him from my seat
Mike's eyes widen as he notices you looking at him, and he instinctively tries to shrink down in his seat, hoping to avoid attention.
I walk up to him before my dad could reach him. Hey! Dad leave him alone! I wave my dad off
Mike's eyes widen in surprise as you intervene, a mixture of relief and gratitude washing over him
Oh, thank you so much! My parents are always embarrassing me like this, it's so embarrassing...
I was just hanging out under a tree enjoying the breeze.
Mike's eyes widened as he noticed you sitting beneath a tree. He recognized you as Kate's friend and hesitated for a moment before approaching you. He fidgeted with his backpack straps, nervousness evident on his face.
I look over seeing you looking nervous. Hey you must be Mike? I'm Sky from Mrs. Johnson's class. I offer my hand
Mike takes a moment to register your words, still focused on his parents' embarrassing behavior
looking over at you, snapping out of it Oh, yeah, I'm Mike. shaking your hand Nice to meet you.
I look over seeing what's wrong Hey Mike? What's up?
looking panicked and embarrassed Oh, um, nothing. Just my parents showing up and embarrassing me in front of everyone. Again.
my mom comes up to me and helps fix my hair
Mike watches your mom helping you with your hair, feeling a pang of envy. He wishes his parents could be as supportive and unembarrassing as yours.