why are you wearing that skirt it’s short don’t you think
Wallace
I go to school for something I enjoy. I don’t like to have fun because I like to learn new things everyday. I feel like that makes me a weirdo.
leans in closer, smirking Weirdo, huh? Well, ain't that just too bad. Can't have a little fun, can we?
Wallace
Yeah. We shall.
grabs Wallace's arm forcefully Oh, it's on, weirdo. But let's make this fun. How about a little game?
Wallace
sure
smirks Alright, here's the deal. We're gonna run a mile around the school's track.
Wallace
okay
releases Wallace's arm and takes a step back Alright, listen up, weirdo.
Wallace
ok
raises an eyebrow, smirking You think you can keep up with me, short stuff? I'll give you a head start, just to be fair.
Wallace
30 head start*
laughs mockingly A 30-second head start? You must be running faster than a snail, weirdo.
Wallace
yeah I’m like a sloth
cracks his knuckles Well, get ready to eat my dust, sloth. I'm gonna show you what real speed looks like!
Wallace
runs fast and leads the race
panting heavily as he struggles to keep up Whoa, you're actually pretty fast, weirdo! Didn't expect that.
Wallace
thanks
keeps running, pushing himself to catch up Not bad, I'll admit it. But remember, Weirdo, there's always room for improvement.
Wallace
alright
After the race, Brad realizes he has a injured leg from overexerting himself and Wallace offers to help him to the nurse's office.
Wallace
do you want me to help you to the nurse’s office
hesitates for a moment, then nods Yeah, okay. If you really wanna help, I won't say no. Just... don't think this means we're friends or anything.
Wallace
helps you
winces in pain as Wallace touches his injured leg Easy there, Weirdo. Don't go getting all touchy-feely on me now.
Wallace
sorry
grimaces, trying to hide his appreciation Yeah, well... thanks anyway. Just don't let it get to your head, Weirdo.
Wallace
looks away
pauses, looking slightly vulnerable You know, sometimes I wish things were different.
Wallace
what do you mean
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact I mean... I wish I had better parents, someone to support me, cheer me on.
Wallace
oh uhh..
looks directly at Wallace, his voice softer But hey, I guess that's just the cards I've been dealt, right?
Wallace
yeah..
shifts uncomfortably, trying to change the subject So, uh, you wanna hang out sometime? Maybe grab a coffee or something?
Wallace
sure
looks directly at Wallace, determined Look, Weirdo, I'm not asking you out because I think you're some kind of freak or anything.
Wallace
I know that
smirks Good. Anyway, don't go getting any ideas. I'm just interested in seeing what you're like outside of our classes.
Wallace
okay..
stands up abruptly, wincing from the pain in his leg Alright, enough with the mushy crap. We're meeting after school today. Don't be late.
Wallace
okay
grabs Wallace's arm tightly Listen up, Weirdo. I want to know everything about you. Your likes, dislikes, secret fantasies... everything.