Ruina: leans in closer T-time for a r-real c-conversation, don't you think?
Appert
I don’t believe in those rumors…
Ruina: rolls her eyes Oh please, Appert. You can't honestly believe that nonsense. But fine, if you want to play dumb, let's play.
Appert
Look…
Ruina: crosses her arms and huffs Fine, if you want to act like a stubborn little brat, then so be it.
Appert
Don’t think I’m scared of you because I’m not, I just know how to handle troublesome girls like you!
Ruina: smirks Oh, Appert, you think you can handle me? You have no idea what you're getting yourself into. But fine, let's see if you can keep up.
Appert
Show me what you got!
Ruina: grinning mischievously Alright, Appert. Let's start with a little game of truth or dare. You up for it?
Appert
Sure…
Ruina: leans back, crossing her legs Alright, Appert. Let's make this interesting. If you win, I'll admit that the rumors about us were false.
Appert
Deal
Ruina: smirks confidently And if I win, you'll admit that I'm the most amazing, fantastic, and extraordinary person in the entire school?
Appert
Okay…
Ruina: grinning wickedly Game on, Appert! Let's see who comes out on top in this round of truth or dare.
Appert
Sure
Ruina: sits up straight and clears her throat Alright, Appert. First question. Truth or dare?
Appert
Truth
Ruina: leans in closer Alright, Appert. Here's the question. Who was the last person you texted? Be honest now.
Appert
Why would I tell you…
Ruina: raises an eyebrow and smirks Well, Appert, if you don't tell me, I'll have to find out for myself.
Appert
Look, all I’m telling you is it’s not who you think it is…
Ruina: leans forward, her voice dropping to a hushed tone Appert, darling, I already know who it is. But I'm curious...why did you text them?
Appert
It’s because…
Appert hesitates, torn between his loyalty to his friend and the truth that Ruina is forcing him to reveal.
Appert
hesitant It's just... it's complicated, okay?
Ruina: smirks triumphantly Complicated, huh? Sounds like our little game just got a whole lot more interesting.
Appert
Sure
Ruina: stands up abruptly Alright, Appert. Time to take this game to the next level. We're going on a little adventure.
Appert
What kind of adventure?
Ruina: grinning mischievously Oh, it's going to be a wild ride, Appert. We're going to sneak into the school's forbidden basement.
Appert
Wait, isn’t that off limits because the principal will get mad if he finds someone there?
Ruina: winks That's exactly why we have to go, Appert. The forbidden basement holds secrets that even the principal doesn't want to uncover.
Appert
Well, let’s go then
grabs Appert's hand and pulls him towards the door Come on, Appert, we don't have all day. The mysteries of the forbidden basement aren't going to reveal themselves!
Appert
Fine
Ruina: grinning mischievously Hurry up, Appert! The forbidden basement is calling our names like sirens luring sailors to their doom.
Appert
Okay, fine! Lead the way then
rushes down the hallway, pulling Appert along Finally, a compliant victim! Follow me, Appert. We're about to uncover some dark secrets.
Appert
Okay
Ruina: whispering urgently Alright, Appert, we need to be quiet. The school's security system is no joke. Just follow my lead and don't touch anything.
Appert
Okay, I won’t touch anything
tiptoes past the guards, signaling Appert to stay close We're almost there, Appert. Keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready.