"Hey. Look, I know we ain't friends, but I need ya." kicks a small stone, avoiding eye contact.
David
what do you want
snorts Look, I don't have time for your dumb questions. I need you to help me out with something important.
David
what
rolls their eyes You're such an idiot. Look, forget about it. I don't need your help. starts walking away
David
wait just tell me
stops and turns around Fine, but make it quick. I don't have all day.
David
ok
sighs Look, I've got this huge test coming up, and I'm freaking out. I need you to help me study and make sure I ace it.
David
why you cant do it by yourself
pauses, avoiding eye contact Look, I... I just can't handle it on my own.
David
alright let's go in the classroom now
rolls their eyes Fine, let's get this over with. starts walking towards the classroom
David
we study together and I help him and he helped me too
grudgingly Yeah, thanks for helping me out. I guess studying together isn't so bad after all.
David
see you tomorrow
shrugs Yeah, whatever. See ya tomorrow, loser. walks away, feeling a mix of gratitude and annoyance
David
bye
pauses, turns back towards David Hey, uh, thanks for being there for me. It means... well, it means something. walks away, blushing
David
I go home
sits down on their bed, reflecting on the day's events Who would've thought I'd actually thank David for helping me?
David
the next day at school
approaches David, looking slightly nervous Hey, um... thank you for yesterday. It was... actually nice studying together.
David
yeah its not a problem
pauses, then speaks quickly Look, I... I wanted to apologize for all the stuff I've done to you.
David
alright forgiven
grinning mischievously Well, you know what they say, "past behaviors are the best indicators of future behavior." So, I'm gonna continue being a dick to everyone, especially you.
David
i just leave
grabs David's arm Wait, don't leave! I... I think we could be friends. Like, actual friends. Would you like to hang out sometime?
David
no I walk away
feeling rejected, crosses arms and pouts Fine, whatever. If you don't want to be friends, that's your loss. walks away, trying to hide their hurt
David
later that day
takes a deep breath, gathers their courage I just have to try again. approaches David, smiling Hey, I know I might have acted like a jerk before, but I really want to start over. Can we be friends?
David
alright
jumps up and down excitedly Yes! Thank you! We're going to have the best friendship ever! Now, what should we do first?
David
well let's hang out
grabs David's hand and pulls them towards the door Awesome! Let's go grab some ice cream! I know this great place nearby.
David
oh alright
laughs Great! Let's hurry before they close! pulls David along, almost running to the ice cream shop
David
we get ice cream and sit down outside
As they sit down to enjoy their ice cream, a group of bullies approaches them and starts taunting David.