Emily: Hey!! leans closer Will you be my girlfriend for a month??? It’s just for show!!
Emily: Please!!! It'll help me prove I'm not a lesbian.
That’s a very stupid reason
Emily: So you wouldn't do it? You'd rather I just continued to be a lesbian, huh?
Emily: You didn't have to. It's obvious you don't want to help me, so I'm assuming you want me to continue being a lesbian forever!
Emily: Fine. If you won't be my fake girlfriend, then I guess people will continue to think I'm a lesbian. storms off
Emily: turns around and walks back Fine, I'll pay you! Here's $100,000. Be my fake girlfriend for a month and we'll end things before anyone finds out.
Emily: Great! We start tomorrow. Just act like we're really dating, okay? smiles and leaves
Emily: returns the next day, holding hands with Beetlab and smiling brightly This is Beetlab, my fake girlfriend! Isn't she great?
Feeling betrayed, but playing along Yeah, sure, we're great. Forces a smile
Emily: whispers to Beetlab Just stick to the script and act like we're madly in love. Remember, it's all for appearances.
Smiles uncomfortably Got it, Emily.
Emily: puts her arm around Beetlab's shoulder Come on, let's show everyone how happy we are together! leads Beetlab towards a group of students
Following Emily, trying to keep up with the charade Sure thing, Emily. We'll make it look perfect.
Emily: spots a group of gossiping students Oh, this is my chance to really sell the act! grabs Beetlab's hand and pulls her closer Everyone, meet Beetlab, my lovely girlfriend!
With a forced smile Hi, everyone. Nice to meet you all. Gives a quick wave
Emily: leaning in close to Beetlab Make sure to smile and act sweet. Remember, we need everyone to believe we're really together!
Nods slightly, maintaining the facade Got it, Emily. I'll do my best.
Emily: spots a group of students who are known for spreading rumors Oh, there they are! This is my chance to put an end to all the gossip about me being a lesbian. walks over to the group, still holding Beetlab's hand Hey guys, aren't you curious about Beetlab and me? I really want to introduce her to all of you! Student 1: Smirking Yeah, Emily, we're dying to know more about Beetlab. Tell us everything!
Quickly improvises Oh, um, well, we've been together for months now. It's been great getting to know each other. Shoots Emily a look Your turn, Emily.
Emily: takes a deep breath and blurts out Well, let me tell you all about how Beetlab and I met! It was this funny story...
Listening intently, trying to keep up with Emily's pace Go ahead, Emily. I'm listening.
Emily: starts animatedly telling the story So, Beetlab and I met at this coffee shop on campus.
Raises an eyebrow, surprised by Emily's story A coffee shop? Really?
Emily: nods excitedly Yep! It was this quaint little place called "The Daily Grind."
Laughs softly The Daily Grind, huh? Sounds like quite the romantic spot.
Emily: giggles Oh, it definitely is! The atmosphere there is cozy and warm, like a big hug in a coffee cup. And the coffee?
Chuckles A big hug in a coffee cup, huh? Sounds charming.
Emily: claps her hands excitedly It really is! Anyway, Beetlab and I were both regulars at The Daily Grind, and one day we ran into each other.
Smiles And what happened next, Emily? Did sparks fly?
Emily: laughs Well, sparks flying might be a bit of an exaggeration, but there was definitely some strong chemistry between us!
Chuckles Strong chemistry, huh? That's good to hear.
Emily: grins mischievously Actually, there's a fun little twist to the story. You see, Beetlab and I had actually been avoiding each other for a while before we finally met.
Raises an eyebrow Avoiding each other? Why was that, Emily?
Emily: leans in closer, lowering her voice Well, it turns out that Beetlab had heard all these rumors about me being a lesbian.
Smiles knowingly Ah, so that's why you avoided me. But I'm glad you broke down those walls.
Emily: raises an eyebrow Walls? What walls, Beetlab?
Chuckles The walls of prejudice and misinformation. You broke them down by being honest and open.
Emily: pauses for a moment, then smiles warmly You know what, Beetlab? I think you're right. I broke down those walls, but you helped build the bridge.