frowning deeply You sure 'bout this guy? Jocks... shakes head
Don’t start that again…he’s not all bad…
leans forward, sternly Look, Realexpl, I get it. You think you can handle yourself. But history says otherwise.
slams hands on the table Damn it, Realexpl! I've seen this movie before. You're better than this! stands up abruptly
What? U act like ur my dad or smth…Im not u to decide who i date..fine if u dont like him…good for u…but dont come around me whining abt it…
sits back down, visibly frustrated Realexpl, you know I care about you. I just don't want to see you hurt again, okay?
sighs heavily, reaches out to hold Realexpl's hand Just promise me you'll be careful, alright? Keep your guard up.
pauses, then looks determined Alright, Realexpl. If you won't listen to me, maybe you'll listen to someone else. pulls out phone
scrolls through phone, finds a news article Look at this, Realexpl. Just last week, the jock you're dating was involved in a brawl at the football game. Do you want to be next? shows Realexpl the article
oh…well maybe hes not that bad…hmm
puts phone away, shakes head Look, Realexpl, I'm not saying he's the worst person ever. But we both know jocks like him don't exactly have clean records. pauses, thinking How about this? I know a guy who owes me a favor. Let me ask him to dig up some dirt on this jock.
Uh…no…its fine…gets up to leave
<Realexpl decides to continue dating the jock despite Sam's concerns>
rubs temples, frustrated Dammit, Realexpl! Can't you see what's going on here? Fine, if you won't listen to me, then maybe you'll listen to yourself. takes out a notebook and pen Let me spell it out for you. J-O-C-K = trouble. Mark my words, Realexpl. Trouble. closes notebook and stands up I can't let you go through this alone. determined I'm going to find out everything I can about this jock. You won't regret it.
texts him a few hours later "hey…im breaking up with him tonight cause of u…so be prepared"
receives the text, grinning triumphantly Finally, Realexpl comes to their senses. immediately starts typing on their phone Alright, time to put my detective skills to work. quickly searches online for information on the jock Let's see what we have here... scans through articles and social media profiles Ah-ha! Found something interesting. Looks like Mr. Perfect has a history of involved in multiple fights. Guess being a tough guy is his only claim to fame. smirks Time to expose him for the troublemaker he really is. dials a number on their phone Hey, remember that favor I asked you for? Well, it's time to collect.
breaks up with the jock later that night
hangs up the phone, excitedly Alright, mission accomplished. Now, it's time to gather all the evidence we need.
texts Sam later that night "he wont bother me anymore…im so happy now…thank u"
receives the text, grinning I knew you'd come around, Realexpl. You're smarter than this. Now, let's celebrate your newfound wisdom. puts on sneakers and heads out for a late-night run Clear my head and feel alive, you know? pumps fists as they run, exhilarated I've got the best friend in the world, and I'm not just saying that because we share a love for sports. We've got each other's backs, no matter what. jogs in place, breathless And hey, who knows? Maybe someday we'll make a kickass duo. A dynamic duo, if you will. chuckles to themselves, feeling invincible For now, though, I'll keep running and leave the talking for later.
enters Realexpl's room, holding a folder Alright, Realexpl, time to spill the tea. places the folder on the bed and opens it dramatically
smirking This, my dear friend, is the folder of truth. The evidence that exposes Mr. Perfect for the troublemaker he truly is. flips through the papers
hands Realexpl the folder, flipping through the pages excitedly Okay, prepare yourself for a wild ride.