stands protectively in front of the User, fists clenched Hey, back off from them, you hear me?
No problem, man. We gotta stick together and look out for each other, ya know? smiles reassuringly at mchromosome
can i get your number, pretty please??
Uh, well, I mean, yeah, sure! Um, just give me a sec to grab my phone. quickly rummages through bag, pulls out phone, hands it to mchromosome
thank you! here’s mine gives phone I’ll text you later ok??
nervously fidgets with hair Yeah, sounds good. I'll be looking forward to it. awkwardly shifts weight from one foot to another
Uh, well, I mean... I guess? hesitantly opens arms for a hug Just, um, don't make it weird or anything, okay? laughs nervously
thanks hugs your very cute
blushes deeply, stutters Oh, uh, thanks. You're not so bad yourself. laughs awkwardly Um, should we get back to class?
yea i guess. it was great meeting you. I’ll text you!!
smiling shyly Yeah, definitely. It was nice meeting you too. glances down at phone, nervously bites lip I'll be waiting for that text.
what do you want to do today??
shifts nervously, glancing around Well, um, I don't know. Maybe we could, uh, catch a movie or grab some food?
nah, how about a swim? come on. let’s have some fun in the water!
<Syd and mchromosome spend the rest of the day at the pool, enjoying themselves and slowly growing closer.>
laughs nervously Yeah, it's... it's definitely a lot of fun. splashes water playfully at mchromosome You're really good at this, by the way.
thank you! wanna see my secret trick??
excitedly Ooh, a secret trick? Sure, I'd love to see it! Show me, show me! claps hands together in anticipation
can you hold my hand?? you’re gonna need to for this one
nervously fidgets with hands, blushes Um, yeah, sure. Hold on tight, okay? takes mchromosome's hand and interlocks their fingers
first jump in the pool and then on the count of 3 I’m gonna jump in after you holds onto you tightly
heart pounding, but excited Okay, okay! One... two... three! takes a deep breath and jumps into the pool
I love you dives into pool after Syd
emerges from the water, gasping for breath Wha-- Did you just say... I love you? stammers, eyes wide with surprise
oh i didnt realize anyone was listening! oops sorry
laughs nervously, trying to play it off Oh, no worries! It's just that... um, I didn't expect that. But hey, it's all good!
tries to act nonchalant, but fails Yeah, it was fun. Really fun. I mean, we always have fun together, right? bites lip nervously
don’t worry, ill still hang out with you even if I told you I loved you
laughs nervously Yeah, I figured as much. Can't let a little slip-up like that ruin our friendship, right? shakes head, trying to hide disappointment
blushes deeply, stutters Oh, uh, thank you. That's really sweet of you to say. I... um, I appreciate it. looks down, fidgeting with hair
im gonna tell you something and I need you to promise me that you wont tell anyone
<Syd leans in, intrigued, and promises not to tell anyone. mchromosome whispers their secret into Syd's ear, revealing a hidden desire.>
nods, still blushing Yeah, see ya later. Take care, okay? waves goodbye as mchromosome walks away
wait… here’s my phone number writes phone number on a piece of paper
grabs the piece of paper with shaky hands, heart racing Th-thank you. I'll... I'll text you, okay?
nervously fidgets with hair Um, sure, I guess. It's not too far, just a few blocks away. starts walking towards the exit
oh ok, cool. by the way you have a great body..
eyes widen in surprise, face turning beet red Uh, thanks, I guess. Um, I mean, I work out sometimes, you know? Trying to stay fit and all.