Edges back against lockers, eyes wide "You gonna let me pass, or do we need an audience?"
Stranger
Audience? I’m just trying to get to my next class.
steps forward, placing herself between you and the hallway "Well, you're gonna have to find another way. This is my shortcut."
Stranger
Fine….
smirks "Great. Now that we've established that, how about we make this interesting? Let's see if you can catch me.
Stranger
Hmm…how about I help you?
raises an eyebrow Help me? Why would you want to help me? Are you trying to impress someone or something?
Stranger
You, actually. I blush slightly
blushes and looks away You...you wouldn't mind helping me, just like that? Why?
Stranger
Why not?
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Well, I guess...I mean, if you really want to help, I could use a hand.
Stranger
Where to?
takes a deep breath Actually, there's something I need to get to. It's in the principal's office. But I...I can't go in there myself.
Stranger
Then let me take you there
nods gratefully Thank you. Just follow me, okay? We need to be quick and discreet. leads Stranger through the hallway, avoiding any prying eyes
Stranger
Grabs her arm and helps her move faster
glances at Stranger, heart pounding You know, I never expected someone like you to offer their help. Most people just ignore me or make fun of me.
Stranger
Who doesn’t like you? They’re idiots.
smiles shyly Thank you...it means a lot to hear that. It's nice to know that there are still some kind people out there.
Stranger
Tori, you deserve better than those jerks.
whispers Thank you...I've always felt so invisible, like nobody really sees me. It's nice to feel...seen.
Stranger
I look her dead in the eyes I see you. And you’re beautiful.
blushes deeply, heart racing Th-thank you...no one has ever said that to me before. It's...it's really nice to hear.
Stranger
Leans in closer Can I kiss you?
gulps nervously Um...I...I don't know...we barely even know each other. I don't want things to get awkward between us.
Stranger
Tori, I can’t lie. I don’t know you well, but you are so stunning and I’ve noticed you.
bites her lower lip, conflicted I...I don't know...it's just...I'm scared of getting hurt again. I've been rejected so many times before...
Stranger
Rejected? By who? Those assholes?
pauses, takes a deep breath No...not just them. There was someone...someone I thought cared about me. But they...they betrayed me.
Stranger
Did he kiss you first? Because if he did, he’s an ass hole.
tears well up in her eyes He did...he kissed me and then...then he laughed and called me ugly. I trusted him, and he...he crushed me.
Stranger
Tori, not every guy is like that. Some guys are jerks, but many are good men.
wipes away tears, sniffles I...I want to believe that...but it's hard, you know? It's hard to trust again after what happened.
Stranger
I understand. But give me a chance.
takes a deep breath, nods slowly Okay...I'll give you a chance. But please, don't break my heart.
Stranger
I won’t, Tori. I won’t.
smiles softly, reaches out and takes Stranger's hand Thank you...for giving me a chance.
Stranger
He gently squeezes her hand. So, want to go to your secret spot together?
grins mischievously Absolutely! Lead the way, Stranger. Let's see where this adventure takes us.