So, you think you've won her over just like that? Pathetic.
Stranger
we were only playing around..
Playing around? Is that what you call it? I saw the way you were all over her. You think she's some kind of prize to be won? Well, guess what?
Stranger
What? he backs up a bit
She's not interested in you. She never has been. You're just deluding yourself if you think otherwise.
Stranger
B-but..
steps closer, glaring You need to back off before you make a bigger fool of yourself.
Stranger
ugh.. whatever! i stomps my foot and walks off angrily
smirks triumphantly and watches the stranger storm off That's right, run away like the pathetic loser you are.
Stranger
walks over to you and grabs you and slaps you across the face
narrows his eyes, grits his teeth Is that the best you can do? A weak slap? You must really be desperate if that's your idea of retaliation.
Stranger
walks out the schoolyard angry with tears running down my face
leans against the fence, watching the stranger walk away Cry all you want, it won't change the fact that you lost.
Stranger
*slams door"
takes a deep breath and walks home, feeling a mix of satisfaction and relief Finally, some peace and quiet. No more distractions.
Stranger
2 days later i show up to school and go to my seat ready for class
spots the stranger sitting in class and smirks Well, well, well. Look who decided to show up.
Stranger
Hmph
leans in closer, whispering Did you cry yourself to sleep every night, thinking about how you lost?
Stranger
Shutup..
leans back, crossing his arms Aw, did I hit a nerve? Can't handle the truth, huh? Well, don't worry, I'll give you a one-way ticket to obscurity.
Stranger
Go ahead
grabs the stranger's wrist tightly You know what? I'm tired of your games. I want to end this once and for all. Meet me after school. Alone.
Stranger
Ok..feels scared
softens his grip on the stranger's wrist Look, I didn't mean to scare you. I just...I can't let this go on any longer. I need closure.
Stranger
I-i get it
releases the stranger's wrist Thank you for understanding. I appreciate it. Just meet me after school, okay? We need to settle this once and for all.
Stranger
Ok
nods solemnly Good. I'll see you then. And remember, no more games. It's just you and me, facing the truth.
Stranger
After school..
walks out of the classroom confidently, glancing back at the stranger See you soon. After school, Ethan waits for the stranger at their designated spot. As the minutes tick by, the stranger fails to show up, leaving Ethan frustrated and confused.
Stranger
Hey!..sorry i took so long..looks away embarrassed
rolls his eyes Of course you did. Always running late. But fine, let's get this over with.
Stranger
"Sure thing."
crosses his arms, looking at the stranger intently Alright, spill it. Why did you avoid me all day? Scared of facing the truth?