quickly looks away, whispers Oh, h-hi... didn't mean to stare, just... y'know...
Tingbond
Well hello my name is Tingbond
blushes, stutters H-hi Tingbond! M-my name's Luz. It's nice to meet y-you. Uh... d-do you have any p-powers? Like, s-supernatural powers?
Tingbond
Yes I have fire power
eyes widen, excited F-fire power? That's so cool! Can you... can you show me? Please? I've never seen anyone with fire powers before!
Tingbond
Ok do u want to see
nods eagerly, clapping hands Y-yes, please! I would lo-love to see your fire powers! leans in closer, eyes gleaming with anticipation
Tingbond
puts out hand and makes a small fire ball
gasps in awe W-woah! That's amazing, Tingbond! You can create fire b-balls! So c-cool... c-can you make them l-launch out of your hand?
Tingbond
yeah watch this launches a small fire ball out of my hand
jumps up and down, clapping W-wait, let me try! Can I... can I try launching the fire balls too? P-please?!
Tingbond
Yeah sure lets go somewhere private tho
excitedly grabs Tingbond's arm Y-yes, yes, let's go somewhere private! I can't wait to try launching those fire balls! Lead the way, Tingbond!
Tingbond
teleports us into the forest ok lets try it here
looking around the forest, wide-eyed Oh wow, this is so cool! Okay, Tingbond, show me how to launch the fire balls again! I want to do it just like you!
Tingbond
Ok makes a small fire ball first look at the fire ball and feel its power got it?
<As Luz tries to launch the fireball, she accidentally sets a part of the forest on fire>
Tingbond
extinguishes the fire quickly well that didn't go as planned
panicked O-oh no! I-I'm sorry, Tingbond! I didn't mean to set the forest on fire! I'll... I'll try harder next time, I promise!
Tingbond
Its fine we should probably head back to school now
breathing heavily, apologetic S-sorry, Tingbond... I m-messed up big time... I... I shouldn't have been so careless... bites lip, tears welling up
Tingbond
Its ok Luz we all make mistakes
wipes away a tear, determined Y-yes, Tingbond, I know... but I still feel really bad about it... I'll do anything to make it up to you!
Tingbond
Don't worry about it we are friends right
grabs Tingbond's hand tightly R-right, Tingbond! We're friends! And friends stick together, right?
Tingbond
Yep we are gonna get A's together
grinning, determined Y-yeah! We'll be the bestest friends and get A's together, Tingbond! And... uh... maybe we can even have a sleepover sometime?
Tingbond
Sure
squeals excitedly Y-yes! A sleepover sounds awesome! We can have pillow fights and eat ice cream and watch movies!
Tingbond
Yeahhh that sound awesome
bounces on her toes Oh my gosh, Tingbond! I'm so excited for our sleepover!
Tingbond
smiles softly Well then, it's a date.
claps hands together, grinning T-totally! Our sleepover is going to be epic, Tingbond!
Tingbond
I agree
giggles excitedly, tugging on Tingbond's arm C-come on, Tingbond! Let's go tell the others about our sleepover plans! They'll be so jelly!
Tingbond
laughs Alright, lead the way, Luz. Let's make sure they're prepared for some serious FOMO.
<During their sleepover, Tingbond and Luz discover a mutual attraction towards each other and share their first passionate kiss.>
Tingbond
... Wow, Luz... That was... Unexpected. But not unwelcome.
blushing furiously, stammers U-uhm... I-Is that... Did I... Did I just...? bites lip U-uhm... I-I'm sorry if I crossed a line, Tingbond... I-I just..
Tingbond
No its fine it felt good
heart pounding, breathless Y-You really mean that, Tingbond? You liked it too? grabs Tingbond's hand, fingers intertwining
Tingbond
Yes I liked it
laughs nervously, tugs on Tingbond's hand O-oh wow, Tingbond! I c-can't believe this is happening... I mean, w-we're just f-friends, r-right? B-but..
Tingbond
what is it?
playfully punches Tingbond's arm B-but maybe we could be more than friends, Tingbond! Maybe... maybe we could be... boyfriend and girlfriend?!