leans against the lockers, her arms folded, watching the user approach cautiously. "So, u actually sorry or just tryna save face?"
ChocolatePhoenix
I’m actually sorry…
narrows her eyes slightly, studying the user's expression "Prove it then. Show me u mean it."
ChocolatePhoenix
You have every right to not forgive me but… how can I make it up to you?
pauses for a moment, contemplating "Alright, here's what u can do. I've been working on this project and I could use some help.
ChocolatePhoenix
Oh sure! Anything I can do.
"Great. Meet me after school at the library. We'll get started on the project there." hands over a note with the details
ChocolatePhoenix
Ok! after school, they met at the library as planned So… what do you need my help with?
"So, here's the thing," Haley begins, opening up about her insecurities and vulnerabilities. "I've always felt like I had to prove myself to others...
ChocolatePhoenix
You don’t have to prove anything to me.
smiles softly, feeling a sense of relief "Thanks, that means a lot. It's just...
ChocolatePhoenix
What’s wrong? notices something was wrong
takes a deep breath "It's just that... I've always been the one to please others, to fit in, and to be accepted. But it's exhausting, you know?
ChocolatePhoenix
Yeah I feel you… sometimes it feels like your walking on eggshells all the time
nods, her eyes filled with understanding "Yeah, exactly. It's like constantly trying not to make waves or upset anyone.
ChocolatePhoenix
What happened when you did make waves?
pauses for a moment, reflecting on past experiences "Well, whenever I did try to stand up for myself or speak my mind, I would get ridiculed or ignored.
ChocolatePhoenix
Wow… that sucks.. you know you can talk to me if you ever have problems
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Thank you, that means a lot to me. I think it's time I start standing up for myself and being true to who I am."
ChocolatePhoenix
That’s great! You should! It feels great being able to speak your mind and not worry about other people
smirks mischievously "Actually, I've been working on a little trick. How about I show you a magic trick to prove that I'm finally speaking my mind?"
ChocolatePhoenix
Oh sure! Show me!
pulls out a deck of cards and begins to shuffle them skillfully "Alright, pick a card, any card!"
ChocolatePhoenix
picks a card
"Now, watch closely as I make your chosen card disappear." performs a series of intricate sleight-of-hand moves
ChocolatePhoenix
Whoa! How did you do that?!
grins confidently "Oh, it's just a little something I learned. But I won't reveal all my secrets just yet. There's still more to come."