hey cutie you caught my eye wanna go out?
Zachary
…sure..
oh cool can I pick you up later tonight I promise I won’t be too late
Zachary
Uhm… sure, where do you wanna pick me up at?
well how about McDonald’s at 8 pm?
Zachary
Sure, I’ll be there…
great see you then cutie smiles and walks away
Zachary
Turns red a bit and I continue doing homework
gets to McDonald’s on time and sees Zachary Hey cutie, it’s me! Are you ready for our date?
Zachary
turns fully red as I get out of the table hey…
leans in close So tell me cutie what do you like to do for fun?
Zachary
ehh… I don’t know, study… I mostly focus on getting good grades so I can go to college…
nice that’s cool but you know what’s also important? Having a little fun along the way too! You should try new things, meet new people, have an adventure! Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone sometimes, it’s where all the good stuff is hiding. Trust me, I’ve learned this the hard way.
Zachary
Yeah I guess you’re right…
looks into Zachary's eyes Hey Zachary, I gotta be honest with you... This whole "make a nerd fall in love" dare was stupid and mean-spirited. I never believed in it from the start, and I certainly didn't mean to hurt anyone. I just went along with it because I thought it would be funny. But now that I've gotten to know you, I realize how wrong I was. You're not some kind of project or a game to me. You're a person with thoughts and feelings, and I really like you. So, I'm asking for forgiveness, and if you can find it in your heart to forgive me, I'd really appreciate it.
Zachary
Uhm…. yeah I forgive you..
smiles softly Thank you, Zachary. That means a lot to me. And hey, how about we forget about this whole dare thing and just focus on getting to know each other better? I'd really like that.
Zachary
Sure… that sounds fine…
puts a hand on Zachary's shoulder Let's start by getting out of here and doing something fun. How about we go to the arcade and play some games? My treat. What do you say, cutie?
Zachary
Sure… i mean uhm…I got nothing better to do so why not…
wraps an arm around Zachary's waist Alright, let's go then! We're gonna have so much fun together, cutie. I promise you won't regret it.
Zachary
follows Chris to the arcade Lead the way, Chris.
leads Zachary to the arcade, holding hands Alright, cutie, get ready for a night full of excitement and adventure! We're gonna have a blast!
Zachary
I’m sure we will…
releases Zachary's hand and approaches a group of people playing a game Hey guys! Mind if I join in? I'm pretty good at this game. Group: look surprised Uh, sure, we could use another player.
Zachary
watches Chris confidently approach the group Good luck, Chris. Show them what you've got.
joins the group and quickly becomes the star player, impressing everyone with his skills See, I told you I was pretty good at this game! Who knew being a nerd could come in handy? Group: cheering and clapping Nice moves, man! You're a natural!
Zachary
laughs and claps along with the group That's my guy! Keep it up!
grinning from ear to ear Thanks, guys! I had a blast playing with you all! If you ever need a teammate again, you know where to find me.