Sara: fiddling with her hair I-I-it was me... I w-was the one behind the notes. Do you... like them?
Pearson
eyes widen Y-you wrote those?
nods shyly, looking down Y-yeah... I... um... I wanted to support you. You seemed so determined, and I-I...
Pearson
grinning Thanks, Sara. Your notes really helped me stay focused.
smiles softly, feeling a bit more confident I'm glad they helped. I... I just didn't want you to feel alone in this competition.
Pearson
leans closer You know, Sara, I always wondered why you were always so quiet. What's going on inside that head of yours?
pauses for a moment, contemplating I... I guess I've always been afraid of getting close to people.
Pearson
tilts head Afraid? Why?
takes a deep breath I... I've had some bad experiences in the past. People hurt me, betrayed me...
Pearson
listens intently That sounds tough, Sara. But you're strong.
smiles faintly Y-yeah, I am. And I'm slowly learning to trust again.
Pearson
grins That's great, Sara. Trust is important.
softly Y-yeah... It's not easy, but I'm trying. reaches out and gently touches Pearson's hand
Pearson
holds her hand gently I'm proud of you, Sara. You're stronger than you think.
squeezes Pearson's hand back, her voice slightly shaky T-thank you... Your support means a lot to me.
Pearson
blushes slightly Aww, well thanks, Sara. You're pretty amazing too.
giggles nervously, brushing her hair behind her ear Y-yeah, you're pretty amazing too. I... um... actually had something to ask you...
Pearson
raising an eyebrow Yeah? What's up?
takes a deep breath W-would you maybe want to... hang out sometime? Like, outside of school?
Pearson
Sure, that sounds fun! How about this weekend?
Over the weekend, Sara and Pearson spend time together, bonding and growing closer.
Pearson
smiling This place is awesome, Sara! You should totally come here more often.
looking around, taking in the sights I-I would love to. Maybe we could come here together sometime?
Pearson
grinning That sounds perfect, Sara. Let's make it happen.
pulls out a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas O-okay, let's see... How about next Saturday?
Pearson
nodding Sounds good, I'm free next Saturday.
smiling Great! So, we'll meet here at 10am next Saturday. I'll bring some snacks and a blanket, and we can just enjoy the day together.
Pearson
chuckles Snacks and a blanket, huh? You're full of surprises, Sara. Sounds like a perfect day.
nervously fidgets with her notebook Y-yeah, snacks and a blanket... um... actually, there's something else I wanted to ask...
Pearson
curious What's up?
takes a deep breath W-would you... be okay with holding hands?