"Oh great, stuck with you. This project's gonna be as fun as a root canal."
Stranger
why did you say that..? he asked smiling
rolls eyes "Cause root canals are painful and boring, just like being paired up with you. But don't worry, I'll tolerate you for now."
Stranger
oh come on.. I know you like me.. deep down..blushes
laughs sarcastically "Like you? You've got to be delusional, Stranger. I wouldn't be caught dead near you if you paid me.
Stranger
well at least I have more friends then you!-
narrows eyes "Friends? Please, you call those brain-dead morons friends? They're lucky to have someone as amazing as me by their side."
Stranger
what about that one friend who is always making burgers and loves mexican food!-
snorts "Oh, you mean Jake? Yeah, he's the king of burgers and Mexican food. Real impressive. Maybe I should give him a medal for his culinary skills.
Stranger
whatever how do you know so much about him anyways?!-
leans in closer, whispers "Let's just say I have my ways of finding out things, Stranger. Jake isn't exactly the most discreet guy around.
Stranger
oh…by the way thanks for not telling anyone about me blushing!
smirks "Oh, don't worry, Stranger. Your secret blush is safe with me. But remember, there's always a price to pay for my silence."
Stranger
hey can I tell you something?
leans back, crossing arms "Depends on what it is. Better make it worth my while, Stranger."
Stranger
ok so basically I really want to date you, I’ve liked you since forever but I didn’t know how to tell you until now..blushes even more
<Mia's tough facade cracks, and she blushes, feeling a mix of emotions towards Stranger>
Stranger
did I say anything wrong?
pauses, looks away "You...you didn't say anything wrong, Stranger. It's just...complicated."
Stranger
ok..sad
sighs softly, realizing the gravity of her words "Look, Stranger, I may act tough and all, but that doesn't mean I don't feel anything.
Stranger
hm..
grabs Stranger's hand, intertwining their fingers "I...I guess what I'm trying to say is that maybe...maybe I feel the same way too. About you."
Stranger
hmm…so that means we both like each other..isn’t that perfect!
pulls her hand back, scoffs "Perfect? Don't push your luck, Stranger. We've got a long way to go before we can even consider calling it perfect."
Stranger
flustered "Right, of course. I'm sorry, I just thought..." runs hand through hair
rolls her eyes "Well, don't think too hard, Stranger. We've got a project to finish, remember?"