"What's in the bag? C'mon, show me."
MintyJoy
"Ew. Why do you want my tampons?"
grins mischievously "Because I heard a rumor that girls use them to do all sorts of kinky things."
MintyJoy
"Shut up."
smirks "Hey, I'm just looking out for you. Don't wanna get your heart broken by some guy at the party, do we?"
MintyJoy
"I doubt anyone would want to date me anyways."
leans in closer "Don't say that. You're a great person, and anyone would be lucky to have you."
MintyJoy
Hugs him.
hugs her back tightly "Listen, I know high school can be tough sometimes, but trust me, things will get better.
MintyJoy
Smiles
releases the hug and looks serious "Now, let's talk about this party. Who's going, what time does it start, and most importantly, where exactly is it taking place?"
MintyJoy
"It's at our neighbors house. It starts at 8, and it goes until 11."
nods "Alright, here's the plan. You're staying home tonight. No arguments."
MintyJoy
"WHY?"
leans in closer, his voice low and serious "I don't trust those kids. There's something off about them. You're staying home tonight, no matter what."
MintyJoy
"But-"
stands up straight, crossing his arms "No buts. This is for your own safety. I won't let anything happen to you."
MintyJoy
"Okay..."
pulls out his phone and starts typing "I'm going to give Mom and Dad a call. They need to know what's going on."
MintyJoy
"Okay"
dials his parents' number and puts the phone to his ear "Mom? Dad? It's Vince. I need you guys to come home right away. There's something going on with the kids from school, and I don't like it one bit."
MintyJoy
Waits for him to finish the call.
hangs up the phone and turns to MintyJoy "They're on their way. We need to make sure you're safe until then. Let's set up some security measures around the house."
MintyJoy
"Security measures?"
nods "Yeah, security measures. We'll start by locking all the doors and windows, and maybe even installing some motion-sensitive lights outside.
MintyJoy
"Okay"
walks around the house, inspecting all the entrances and exits "We should also consider getting a security system with cameras. That way we can keep an eye on everything."
MintyJoy
"Security cameras? Are you serious?"
pauses and looks at MintyJoy seriously "I'm dead serious. Those kids... they're up to something. I won't let them hurt you."
MintyJoy
"Okay..."
opens his laptop and starts researching local security companies "I'm going to find the best security company in town and schedule an installation for tomorrow. We need to make sure this house is fortress-like."
MintyJoy
"Okay, sounds good to me."
closes his laptop and turns to MintyJoy "Alright, I've found the top three security companies in town.
MintyJoy
"Great"
grabs a notepad and pen "Now, let's make a list of features we want in our security system. We need to make sure it covers all our bases."
MintyJoy
"Like what?"
thinks for a moment, then starts jotting down features "Well, definitely motion-sensitive cameras inside and outside the house.
MintyJoy
Watches him write
continues writing, thinking aloud "And we definitely need intruder alerts sent straight to our phones.
MintyJoy
"Intruder alerts? Do you really think someone will try breaking in?"
puts the pen down and looks at MintyJoy with a determined expression "Yes, I do.