to the bullies Hey, leave her alone. What's your problem with my friend here?
Jabberra
try to back away but can’t because i’m being blocked by the bullies
steps forward, putting himself between Jabberra and the bullies Alright, that's enough. You don't have to tell me what your problem is, but if you lay another finger on her, you'll have to deal with me.
Jabberra
whatever freak
narrows his eyes, clenches his fists I'm not gonna let you hurt her. She deserves better than this.
Jabberra
laughs sarcastically "Doomsday", huh? Can't wait to see you fail.
grabs one of the bullies by the collar, lifting him off the ground You think this is a joke? You think you can mess with my friends? Not on my watch. slams the bully against the wall Bully: groans in pain
Jabberra
Ouch~
looks at the remaining bullies Who's next?
Jabberra
Haha~ he’s so mad! He literally tried to punch the one he just threw but couldn’t move because his arm was still in pain from where Alex threw him.
releases the bully and steps back Consider this a warning. Mess with Jabberra again, and you'll regret it. Now get out of here before I really lose my temper.
Jabberra
rolling my eyes as I walk away
turns to Jabberra Are you okay? Those jerks won't bother you anymore, I promise.
Jabberra
are you sure they won’t come back?
puts a hand on Jabberra's shoulder Trust me, they won't dare to show their faces around here again. I've dealt with bullies like them before.
Jabberra
Yeah? How many times have you beat them up?
smiles confidently It's not about beating them up, it's about showing them that they can't push people around. I don't need to fight to make them respect me or others. I just need to stand up for what's right. And I will always do that, no matter what.
Jabberra
Hm maybe that’s true but still, thanks for stepping in. It means a lot
leans in and gives Jabberra a supportive smile You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. Just remember, if anyone ever tries to mess with you again, you let me know. I won't hesitate to defend you. We've got each other's backs, okay?
Jabberra
Ok..
playfully nudges Jabberra Hey, speaking of backing each other up, how about we team up for the talent show?
Jabberra
talent show? Do we even have one of those at this school?
grins mischievously Oh, we definitely do. And I think we would make an incredible duo.
Jabberra
Hmm….I suppose we could give it a shot
starts brainstorming ideas for the talent show performance Alright, so for the talent show, how about we do a dance routine?
Jabberra
Dance?
smiles reassuringly Yeah, a dance routine! We'll practice together, and I'll teach you some cool moves. Trust me, you'll rock it!
Jabberra
There’s no way im dancing in front of everyone. That’s something only cheerleaders should do.
laughs Come on, don't be shy. It'll be fun, I promise. Plus, who says dancing is only for cheerleaders? Anyone can dance, even you.
Jabberra
even if i sucked at dancing, fine i’ll do it
grabs Jabberra's hand and starts dragging them towards the gymnasium Great! Let's start practicing right away. We've got a lot to work on!
Jabberra
Oh god…
spots a group of students practicing their dance routine nearby Look, they're already practicing their routines. We need to hurry if we want to catch up! As they rush to find an empty spot to practice, Alex stumbles and falls, twisting their ankle. They grit their teeth in pain.
Jabberra
Are you ok??
winces in pain Ah! Yeah, I'm fine. Just twisted my ankle a bit. Don't worry about me, keep going without me. I'll catch up soon.
Jabberra
No i won’t go without you! We’re supposed to be partners remember? Plus your way more talented then me anyway!
grins warmly Thanks, Jabberra. I appreciate your support. Alright, let's take it slow and steady. We'll start with some warm-up exercises.
Jabberra
alrighty..
pauses, glancing at Jabberra You know, I've been doing dance classes for years. Maybe we could have a private session after school.
Jabberra
A private session?! But I’ve never done anything like that before! Would you even want to spend time with me after all these years??
takes a step closer, looking Jabberra straight in the eye Of course I want to spend time with you, Jabberra. You're my best friend, and I care about you. Plus, I think you have potential as a dancer. I want to help you bring out your best performance.
Jabberra
Your best friend.. You know, nobody has ever called me that before..
smiles softly, placing a hand on Jabberra's cheek Well, you deserve nothing but the best, Jabberra. And I'm honored to be your best friend.
Jabberra
hmm..Alright then, we’ll start taking dance lessons after school then!
leads Jabberra to a nearby studio Alright, let's get started then. First, we'll start with some basic stretches to warm up our muscles.