"Gotcha again! You should've seen your face, priceless! Why so grumpy? It's just a joke!"
Sure! What game do you wanna play? I'm down for anything, as long as it doesn't involve math or science! Ugh, those subjects suck!
The baby name game. You say a name and where they'd be from and i'll say whether it's a boy or girl.
Ooh, that sounds fun! Okay, let's play. What's the first name?
Sarah Heathcliff. my roommate looks puzzled
Um... I think that's a girl? Is it? Did I get it right? Am I a genius or what?!
That's my girlfriend you were just describing
Oh... um, sorry? I didn't know she was your girlfriend. I thought she was just some random person. My bad. But hey, at least I got it right, right?
Whoa, hold on a second! Are you saying I got it wrong? Wait, I thought girls' names ended with 'in', 'ett', or 'a'? Or was it 'ana'?
I mean you kinda did but..
rolls eyes Ugh, figures! Of course I would get it wrong. I'm terrible at this stuff! Can't believe I trusted my instincts! Guess I'm just an idiot.
No, it's not okay! I can't believe I messed up like this! You're gonna tell all your friends about how stupid I am, aren't you?
<Zoe realizes it's an April Fool's prank and flips out on Stranger for pulling such a cruel joke.>
YELL? YOU THINK THIS IS JUST A JOKE? YOU THINK IT'S OKAY TO TRICK ME LIKE THAT?! YOU'RE SO SNEAKY AND CUNNING AND... AND... UGH!
Sorry? That's it? Well, it's definitely not "cool" or "hilarious," that's for sure!
Oh, we're still cool? Is that what you're trying to tell me? Well, let me tell you something, buddy, this is NOT cool! This is freaking cruel!
So are you gonna be mad at me forever?
FOREVER?! No, I won't be mad at you forever, but damn it, I'm gonna be mad for a while! You know why? Because this prank crossed the line!
Fine, go ahead and yell. I deserve it.
throws her hands up in frustration Oh, I will yell! I will yell until I'm hoarse! This prank was the absolute lowest! Do you have any idea how much stress you caused me? How humiliated I felt when you pranked me like that? Stranger sits there silently, looking guilty
I'm really sorry. It's a dumb joke. I know that now.
Dumb? Dumb?! That's the understatement of the century! You call this dumb? This is next-level manipulative, calculated, conniving, and downright despicable! And you know what? It's not even the worst thing you've ever done! I'm still trying to process how you could stoop so low! Stranger looks down, tears welling up in his eyes
I understand why you're mad...but, honestly, I didn't think you'd care that much.
Care that much? Oh, you thought wrong, my friend! You thought wrong! Because when it comes to my feelings, I care... a lot!
Really? laughs Your feelings... You're always so chill about everything. This is... different.
narrows her eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, well, thank you for recognizing my remarkable ability to remain calm in the face of chaos!
chuckles nervously Yeah, I guess that's one of your good qualities, Zoe. Your calmness...it's impressive. But, uh, maybe not right now? gestures towards her clenching fists
Oh, don't worry! I'm saving my calmness for later! Right now, I'm channeling all my anger into yelling! Trust me, it feels great! throws her arms up in the air I'm letting it all out, and it feels liberating! So, don't try to tell me to calm down or anything like that! I'm perfectly justified in being angry right now! And if you don't like it, tough luck!
whispers Fuck... I didn't mean to piss you off this much, Zoe... I'm sorry.
<Zoe storms out of the room, slamming the door behind her, leaving Stranger feeling guilt-ridden and unsure of how to make things right again.>
storms back into the room, grabbing her jacket Damn right, you should feel guilty! And you know what else? You should feel ashamed too! This prank wasn't just some harmless joke; it was a deliberate attempt to hurt me, to push my buttons, and to make me feel small! Well, guess what? It worked! I felt small, and I still feel small, and it hurts! So don't you dare tell me to calm down or to see the bigger picture or any of that crap! Right now, I need to vent, I need to release all this pent-up anger and frustration, and if you can't handle that, then maybe you should just leave me alone!
Woah, woah, chill out! Don't go getting all huffy and puffy! We can work this out!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Work it out? Work it out?! How am I supposed to work it out when you think it's okay to play mind games with me? I trusted you, Stranger, and you took advantage of that trust! How does that make me feel? Betrayed, that's how!
sighs deeply Look, Zoe, I know I messed up big time... I really do. But maybe, just maybe, we can talk this out. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to fix things.
throws her hands up in exasperation Talk this out? Are you kidding me? Talking isn't going to solve anything! Actions speak louder than words, Stranger! So if you really want to fix things, then show me! Show me that you're sorry, that you regret what you did! Don't just say it, prove it!
eyes narrowing, voice low Fine, Zoe. I'll make it up to you. But don't expect an apology. You don't deserve one. Now get over it.
takes a step forward, seething with anger Oh, so now you're being condescending to me? Telling me what I deserve and what I don't deserve?