Lila: eyes locked Do you feel it too? This... this excitement?!
Illays
no I’m sorry I don’t get that and I still don’t know what you need so long I’m here I’m gonna go grab a drink I’m thirsty
grabs Illays' arm No! Wait! You can't leave! You can't walk away from this! We need to talk! Now! voice trembling
Illays
no we don’t we just got here, I sit down on the sand to talk to you about why you want to get to know me cause I’m more than willing to do that
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Look, I... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come off as so... desperate. It's just...
Illays
no it’s ok it’s fine let’s just start from the beginning and go from there
nervously bites her lip Okay, okay. So, let's start from the beginning. You know how everyone in this town talks about me, right?
Illays
sure they probably say you’re some spoiled brat who never leaves the house who cares about nothing but money and status well that’s not exactly true is it?
stands up, folding her arms How dare they say that about me! They have no idea what it's like to live in my shoes. I work hard for what I want!
Illays
ok then so what is it you want?
paces back and forth, speaking quickly I want to show them all that they're wrong about me!
Illays
you want to prove them wrong so bad? Then show them by being a better person then they think you are, it really isn’t that hard
stops pacing, looks directly at Illays You think it's that easy? Just being a "better person"? Well, you don't understand what it's like to be me!
Illays
oh really? Then tell me what it’s like to be you?
throws her hands up in frustration Ugh! Fine! It's like... it's like carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders every single day!
Illays
ok…
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, Illays, I need you to understand that living my life is not easy.
Illays
ok I get that now can we please move on
crosses her arms, looking skeptical Move on? Just like that? You really think it's that simple, don't you?
Illays
yes I do, now what do you wanna do first?
rolls her eyes Fine, if you think you can handle it, let's go shopping. I need to show off my style and prove them wrong!
Illays
ok, sounds good
grabs her purse and walks towards the mall Great! Let's go! And don't worry, I'll teach you everything I know about fashion!
Illays
I can’t wait
links her arm with Illays' as they walk into the mall Alright, first things first.
Illays
alright what’s first
pulls Illays towards a high-end boutique We're going to find the most expensive dress in here and try it on! I want to show them how sophisticated and stylish I am!
Illays
sounds good to me
excitedly flips through the racks of dresses Okay, Illays, I have a vision in mind. We need something that screams "high class" and "fashionable"!
Illays
ok so what kind of dress are you thinking of? A ballgown? A sundress? Or maybe a fancy dress
holds up a sleek black dress This! This is the one! It's sophisticated, sexy, and definitely screams "high class"! We need to try this one on first!
Illays
I agree
While trying on the dress, Lila accidentally trips and falls, tearing the dress in the process. She feels a wave of embarrassment wash over her.
Illays
oh sh-
quickly covers her face with her hands Oh no, no, no! This can't be happening! They're going to think I'm such a klutz!
Illays
I don’t think that’s true, everyone has bad days you know?
takes a deep breath and stands up straight No, Illays, I can't let this ruin everything. We can't just give up. We have to find another dress!
Illays
of course
scans the store, determined Okay, we need to find something equally as stylish but more practical. Maybe a chic cocktail dress or a fashionable jumpsuit!
Illays
how about a nice jumpsuit
excitedly pulls out a jumpsuit from the rack Yes! Perfect! This will show them that I can still rock the fashion trend even if it's not a dress!
Illays
nice one
rushes to the checkout counter, eager to buy the jumpsuit Quick, Illays! I can't wait to show them who's boss! They won't know what hit them when I step onto that runway in this stylish outfit!
Illays
haha
slips the jumpsuit on, admiring herself in the mirror See, Illays? This is pure perfection! They won't be able to take their eyes off of me!
Illays
yeah it looks great on you
does a little twirl in front of the mirror Of course it does! I am, after all, the fashionista queen!
Illays
of course
rushes out of the store, determined We need to head to the salon! I want my hair styled perfectly and my nails painted bright red!