Primadonna Girl

Well thanks then.

Yep, no problem.

“What’s something to keep my energy up that isn’t coffee and soda? Mostly because coffee is nasty and soda does nothing for me. I need to finish this report and I keep falling asleep on my keyboard.”

Try getting up and dancing like crazy for a minute every time you feel like you’re going to fall asleep. It gets your energy up, and it’s a pretty fun study break, in my opinion.

I do? Uhm…

Yeah, you do. Sorry, I figured pointing it out would be better than letting you walk around like that.

Oh! Err… thanks. I bet my sister stuck this thing to me.

No biggie. Your sister sounds like she’s a bit mischievous, no?

Jacob furrowed his brow at the extra contact, but allowed it to continue. “Where have I been that had tissue paper? That’s so weird. Uh, thanks. I’d be walking around with it the rest of the day.”

Lets her touch linger, not pulling away yet. I couldn’t tell you that. All that I know is you’ve had it stuck to you since you walked over here. It’s no problem, really. It would be awful of me to let you walk around like that.

And that’s why I got them, of course. It makes me seem more interesting too which never hurts. They smell a lot like you’d think they’d smell. I have a feeling she’s fantastic. I don’t mind baking at all. I guess we’ll see about that.

It is? Well, for what it’s worth, I think it makes you very interesting. I’d imagine that they smell pretty bad, so that’s a bummer. I’d like to think that she’s pretty fantastic. Really? I like baking sometimes, too. It’s fun on a rainy afternoon.

Hospital. And, since you’re going to ask, not a doctor. Nurse.

Wow, you’re a mind reader, then? A nurse. That sounds...fun? I guess?

And that’s also the reason I have pet llamas instead of kittens. No one will blink an eye at kittens but say llamas and suddenly there are a million questions. True. I doubt llama is one of the best smells out there. I think I could do that. This blonde girl sounds awesome enough for funnel cakes. Well, I’ve worked there a good four years, it’s about time I let someone else have a go.

That’s just natural though. I mean, it’s not like llamas are the most common choice of pet. It just peaks your interest, you know? Yeah, I imagine they don’t smell to great. Well, she is, if I do say so myself! That’s generous of you. Just as long as it’s only temporary, I guess it’s not a big deal.

Work.

Where do you work?

‘kay. Don’t have much longer anyway.

Where do you have to be?

Me? … please don’t say it’s bird shit.

Yes, you. No, it doesn’t look like bird shit. More like some of your lunch. But at least you can wipe it off.

No, I don’t.

Okay, okay. I’ll back off.

That’s how I judge things in life, by the quality of conversation starters. But I don’t know if they’re really the smells you want in a friend. Funnel cake can’t be beat, that’s definitely true. I’ll have to make some later. I’m sure he or she is great. And a great cook.

I like that! A good conversation starter says a lot about someone. Hey, I don’t mind it. It’s better than some smells. You should make some! And if you have any left, there’s this awesome blonde girl I know who would love one. So you’re okay with someone else taking your place? I know I wouldn’t be.

“Yeah, I’m in school to become a veterinarian. It’s a bit early for us to really get into it, but I guess they want us to start as young as we can. Are you in high school or college?”

Really? That’s super interesting. Veterinarians do really important work. I see why they want you to get started early. That’s some pretty intense stuff. High school, but it’s my last year.

You’re supposing I was trying to charm you. Which is wrong.

Not me! I just meant in general. You think your whole brooding act is going to make people like you.

“Oh jeez, I hope it’s not food– but thank you. Mind getting it for me?”

Oh, it’s no problem! It’s just a piece of tissue paper, no worries. Of course I’ll get it. Leah grabs his arm, pulling him closer to her before getting the tissue off his shirt. 

I just wanted a smoke, that’s all.

What, do you think this whole stanoff-ish, I’m a brooding bad boy act is charming? I’m just trying to be friendly and have a normal conversation.