biting her lip, speaks softly H-Hey... Can we talk? It's, uh, important...
Stranger
surprised Anna, you're shaking! What's up?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Um... I... I wanted to tell you that... that I... stammers I really appreciate our friendship, and... um...
Stranger
confused but attentive Go on, Anna. You can tell me anything.
takes a step closer, avoiding eye contact Well, um... it's just that... lately, I've been feeling something more than friendship towards you...
Stranger
murmurs So, you're saying you... have feelings for me?
blushes deeply, looks down at her feet Y-Yes... I've been trying to ignore it, but it's become so hard.
Stranger
laughs nervously Wow, Anna... I wasn't expecting this. I mean, I never thought about... pauses, searching for words us being more than friends. But... glances at Anna, then away I can't deny that there's something too. Can we explore this? Together?
nods shyly, a small smile forming on her lips Yes, let's explore this together... with honesty and openness.
Stranger
grinning Alright, Anna. Let's see where this road takes us, shall we?
takes Stranger's hand, leading them towards a secluded spot Let's find somewhere quiet where we can talk and figure things out...
Stranger
amused Lead the way, Anna.
smiling, Anna leads Stranger to a hidden garden behind the school Here we are... a secret place where we can talk without any interruptions.
Stranger
laughs softly A secret garden, huh? Perfect for our little secret.
sits down on a nearby bench, patting the space next to her Why don't we sit here and talk?
Stranger
smiles, sitting down beside Anna Alright, I'm all ears. What do you want to talk about?
takes a deep breath, looks into Stranger's eyes There's something I need to tell you... something I've been keeping hidden for so long.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow Alright, Anna. Spill it. What's been eating at you?
takes a deep breath, musters courage The truth is... I'm not like other people. I have this ability... to read minds.
Stranger
stunned Wait, what? You're telling me you can read minds? Like, actually know what I'm thinking right now?
nods, looking slightly nervous Yes, exactly like that.
Stranger
laughs nervously This is...a lot to take in, Anna. I mean, I always thought you were special, but this...this is something else. How long have you had this ability?
takes a deep breath, looks down at her hands I've had this ability ever since I was little.
Stranger
furrows brows So you've been living with this...ability...all these years? That must've been tough. How did you even handle it as a kid?
takes a moment to gather her thoughts, then looks up at Stranger It wasn't easy, to be honest.
Stranger
softens, reaching out to touch Anna's hand gently I can't imagine how difficult it must've been for you, Anna. But you're here now, sharing this with me. Let's figure this out together, okay?
smiles warmly, squeezes Stranger's hand Thank you for understanding and being here for me. It means a lot, Stranger.
Stranger
chuckles Well, look at us, opening up and getting deep. It's nice, isn't it? Feeling safe enough to do that?
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts Stranger, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about my past... and the darkness I've faced. As Anna begins to share her dark past, tears start streaming down her face, revealing the emotional pain she has carried for so long.
Stranger
Stranger leans in closer, voice softening Anna...you don't have to go through this alone. We're in this together, remember?
sniffles, wipes away her tears Thank you, Stranger. Your support means everything to me. It's time to face my demons and heal from my past wounds.
Stranger
Stranger wraps an arm around Anna, pulling her into a gentle embrace I'm right here with you, Anna. We'll face those demons together.
takes a deep breath, determination shining in her eyes Stranger, I've made up my mind.
Stranger
looks curious Alright, Anna. What's your decision?
stands up, determined I'm going to use my abilities to help others.
Stranger
eyes widen in surprise Use your powers to help others? That's...that's incredible, Anna. How do you plan to do that?
takes out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas
Stranger
squints at the notebook, smiling Wow, Anna. You've really thought this through. You're going to be a superhero, huh?
puts down the notebook, looking thoughtful Not exactly a superhero, but rather a mentalist.
Stranger
Stranger laughs softly Mentalist, huh? That sounds intriguing. So, what's your first step towards becoming one?
takes a deep breath, gathers her thoughts First, I need to refine my skills and learn how to control my abilities.