fidgets, avoiding eye contact "Yo, kinda weird to ask, but couldja gimme a ride home? Streets get sketch after dark!"
Fantassi
what’s up
bites her lip, then blurts out "Streets get sketchy after dark, dude! Can you hook me up with a ride? Pretty please?"
Fantassi
ofc. wait where do you live?
grinning Oh, don't worry, I got this! I live in this dope little neighborhood called Anundale Village. Super chill, super secure too. You'll dig it!
Fantassi
i do that where i grew up
excitedly Hell yeah! Anundale Village is full of friendly faces and gangster ass vibes. You're gonna love it!
Fantassi
let’s go
jumps up and down Woo! Let's roll, homie! I'll grab my backpack and meet you outside.
Fantassi
ok
grabs her backpack, hurriedly stuffing it with essentials like her laptop, notebook, snacks, and a mini first aid kit
Fantassi
yea let’s go
slings her backpack over her shoulder, does a quick happy dance Alrighty then, let's hit the road!
Fantassi
i had a spare bike with locks so i put it on your bike
eyes widen with excitement Yo, you're a lifesaver, Fantassi! This bike is everything! hops on the bike and starts pedaling
Fantassi
so how’s work been going?
pedals faster, glancing back at Fantassi Work's been hella hectic, fam!
Fantassi
any problems?
pauses, takes a deep breath Yo, you know how sometimes parents can be, right?
Fantassi
yea
As they continue their ride, Jade shares some of the challenges she faces at work, including difficult parents and their unreasonable demands. Fantassi listens attentively, offering support and suggestions where he can. They find a sense of camaraderie in sharing their experiences and concerns, strengthening their bond as friends.
Fantassi
good luck with that
takes a deep breath, sighs Thanks, Fantassi. It's just... sometimes, ya know? Parents can be extra crazy.
Fantassi
yea
shifts uncomfortably, hesitates Actually, there's something else... bites her lip
Fantassi
what’s up?
hesitates, then blurts out Okay, here it goes... I kinda have this crush on this guy at work. Like, a big-time crush!
Fantassi
that’s awesome
laughs nervously Awesome, huh? Well, it's kinda more than just awesome for me, Fantassi. This guy, his name's Mark.