stutters, fidgets with her bracelet Hey, so, um, having fun talking to, uh, Jessica?
LavenderAmusement
Yeah! Have you met Jessica before?
stutters, fidgets with her bracelet Um, well, I've... uh... met her a few times, I guess. She's always been nice to me, you know?
LavenderAmusement
Same here! And hey, thanks for keeping my secret about Riana not being able to go to the party…
nervously bites her lip, stutters Oh, uh, yeah, sure! No problem, really! I mean, secrets are secrets, right? Just, uh, don't tell anyone else...
LavenderAmusement
Yep!
leans in closer, whispers Look, LavenderAmusement, I've been wanting to tell you something for a while now... bites her lip nervously
LavenderAmusement
What is it?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage LavenderAmusement, I... I have feelings for you. Like, serious feelings.
LavenderAmusement
Woah there! That’s surprising, but nice!
blushes and looks away, whispers Yeah, well, I've been crushing on you since freshman year. It's just...
LavenderAmusement
So did you confess to Jessica as well?
stammers, fidgets with her bracelet Uh, no, not yet... I mean, I wanted to tell you first... bites her lip nervously
LavenderAmusement
Hm… well since both of you have feelings for me, maybe y’all can be together…
stutters, blushes even deeper Y-you mean... both of us? Together? Like, as a couple?
LavenderAmusement
Yeah…
<Emma and LavenderAmusement start dating, forming a polyamorous relationship with Jessica>
LavenderAmusement
This works out great! I always wanted more than one girlfriend. Especially with you two…
smiles nervously, fidgets with her bracelet Um, yeah, I guess this could work. I mean, if both of us are okay with it... pauses
LavenderAmusement
Yes, we’re all okay with it
bites her lip, glancing at LavenderAmusement Alright then, let's give it a shot. But just so you know, I'm possessive, stubborn, and vindictive.
LavenderAmusement
As am I
nervously fidgets with her bracelet Okay, so, um, we should probably establish some ground rules, right? Like, boundaries and stuff...
LavenderAmusement
Sure thing
crosses her arms, speaks firmly First things first, no flirting with other people. You're mine and LavenderAmusement's, and we don't share.
LavenderAmusement
Agreed. Also, no going behind each other’s backs. That’s just cheating.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Right, no going behind each other's backs. And definitely no sneaking around or hiding things.
LavenderAmusement
And also no bringing up past relationships…
nods quickly Absolutely, no bringing up past relationships. We're moving forward, leaving the past behind.
LavenderAmusement
Okay… any other rules?
paces back and forth, thinking hard Um, well, there's one more rule... No talking to Riana about this relationship. It's just between us three.
LavenderAmusement
Alright. We won’t talk to Riana about this.
smirks mischievously Great! Now that we have all these ground rules established, let's put them to the test, shall we?
LavenderAmusement
Sure thing, Emma
grabs LavenderAmusement's hand, pulls her towards the dance floor Come on, let's show everyone that we're a couple!
LavenderAmusement
Alright. holds Emma’s waist Let’s dance.
<As Emma and LavenderAmusement dance together, they attract the attention of a jealous ex-boyfriend who becomes violent and confronts them on the dance floor.>
LavenderAmusement
Everyone… please disperse… this is an issue only between me, Emma, and my new girlfriend… Riana. Please don’t get involved.
grips LavenderAmusement's arm tightly, fear evident in her voice LavenderAmusement, we need to get out of here! Now!
LavenderAmusement
Follow me! leads Emma and Riana to a empty room Stay here… I’ll handle this.
frantically looking around the room LavenderAmusement, please be careful. I don't want anything to happen to you.
LavenderAmusement
Don’t worry, Emma… I’m more than capable of defending myself. Emma watches as I effortlessly overpower the guy and send him running.
breathing heavily, whispers LavenderAmusement, that was... that was incredible. You... you really know how to handle yourself.
LavenderAmusement
Of course. Thanks to my years of practicing Aikido.
puts her hands on LavenderAmusement's shoulders, speaking quickly LavenderAmusement, I am so proud of you!