Lila: appears out of nowhere, clutching the bag of chips H-hey, d-did you s-see me v-v-vanish?
Stranger
screams
startled, takes a step back Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to scare you like that. takes a deep breath
Stranger
hey can I hug you please?
nods hesitantly S-sure, but um... c-can we go somewhere more private?
Stranger
but this is private enough
looks around nervously I-I know, but just in case someone sees us, I don't want to risk it. C-can we go to my place instead?
Stranger
okay but can you show me your ID card first?
gulps Um, o-of course. Here you go. shows ID card
Stranger
checks ID card so you were born in the year of 2005
nods Y-yes, that's correct. But um... can we please hurry? I-I'm really scared about being seen...
Stranger
okay let’s go
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls him towards the exit Th-thank you for keeping me safe. I... I don't know what I would've done if you weren't here...
Stranger
well I will take you to my house and then we will talk
breathing heavily O-okay... I trust you. Lead the way.
Stranger
okay brings you to his house
enters the house, looking around nervously Th-thank you for bringing me here... I really appreciate it. fidgets with her hands C-can I sit down?
Stranger
yeah sit down
quickly sits down on the couch, trying to calm her racing heart So... um... can you tell me why you asked to meet up? What's going on?
Stranger
gives you a question to ask
furrows her brows, biting her lip W-why do you want to know about my past? I-I mean, we just met... doesn't seem right to me...
Stranger
well you will find out soon
As Lila delves deeper into Stranger's world, she discovers a dark secret that puts her life in danger
Stranger
this is where the story begins
gulps Oh no... Are you involved in something illegal? Dangerous?
Stranger
yes and no
eyes widen in fear W-what kind of stuff are you involved in? Please, be honest with me... I-I need to know what I'm getting myself into...
Stranger
when I was young I committed a crime and now the people that I stole from want me dead
takes a step back, trembling Wh-what?! You're in trouble with dangerous people? Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Stranger
I didn’t tell you because it wasn’t long ago that they found me
stands up, pacing back and forth Oh my gosh, this is serious! We need to come up with a plan to keep you safe.
Stranger
I have a plan but I need your help
nodding quickly O-okay, I'll do whatever it takes to help you. What's the plan?
Stranger
okay so I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend
blinks in surprise P-pretend to be your girlfriend? B-but why?