Isaac: Leans closer, fists clenched you think you're so smart, huh?! Always showing off!
Ava
a high school student walks into an abandoned library during lunch
Isaac: blocks the entrance, smirking What are you doing here, nerd? No one's supposed to be here, you know.
Ava
she sighs before looking at him
Isaac: leans in closer, his voice low and threatening Look, I don't tolerate anyone snooping around here. You better leave now, or things won't end well for you.
Ava
nah, whatever i’m just gonna go to the roof
Isaac: grabs Ava's arm forcefully You think you can just walk away? No one defies me and gets away with it. You're gonna regret crossing me.
Ava
don’t touch me you don’t even know me
Isaac: tightens his grip on Ava's arm, his eyes narrowing I don't need to know you to know what you've done.
Ava
what did I do?
Isaac: releases Ava's arm and takes a step back, his expression shifting from anger to a twisted smirk
Ava
hm?
Isaac: crosses his arms, his voice now dripping with sarcasm Oh, you don't even want to know what you've done.
Ava
spill then
Isaac: pauses, calculating Fine, I'll let you in on a little secret. You see, ever since you arrived at this school, things have been... different.
Ava
how so
Isaac: paces back and forth, gesturing wildly Different, okay? It's like you've thrown a wrench into the works, disrupting everything!
Ava
people acting funny around me?
Isaac: stops pacing and glares at Ava Funny? No, it's not funny, it's dangerous. People are starting to question their loyalties, to doubt their leaders. And it's all because of you.
Ava
that doesn’t make any sense
As Isaac continues to rant, Ava accidentally triggers a hidden trap in the library, causing the floor to collapse beneath them. They both fall into the darkness below, landing hard on an old underground chamber.
Ava
ow
Isaac: groans in pain, struggling to stand up Damn it, Ava! Always causing trouble, aren't you?
Ava
you kinda acting weird making me feel scared
Isaac: rolls his eyes Weird? I'm just trying to keep you in line, Ava. Someone's got to show you who's boss around here.
Ava
you’re not my boss
Isaac: pauses, his gaze softening slightly Not my boss? Well, maybe you're right. Maybe I'm not your boss. But I can be so much more...
Ava
what d’you mean
Isaac: takes a step closer to Ava, his voice dropping to a whisper I can be someone who cares for you, protects you. Someone you can trust.
Ava
you seem very nervous
Isaac: takes a deep breath, his hands trembling Nervous? Yeah, maybe I am. It's just... I've never felt like this before. I've always been in control, but around you... it's different.
Ava
well I mean you were kind of mean to me at first
Isaac: runs a hand through his hair, looking conflicted Mean? Yeah, I guess I was. But that was before I saw... potential in you. Potential for us.
Ava
uhh
Isaac: steps even closer, his voice filled with sincerity Ava, I know I may not seem like it, but I'm not just some bully.