Ballad Gone Wrong

*clears his throat awkwardly* S’fine…I don’t own the auditorium you can come in if you want. *bites his lip* Sorry, yeah no it’s cool I don’t mind people listening..just that song..that one’s kinda..

Oh I know. I spend most of my time in here anyways. Just strange. Personal? For someone else? No worries. I got you. I'm not here to judge. I mean I run about singing showtunes at people.

*looks up immediately, voice cutting off* Oh..uh..thanks.

She pauses for a moment at his abrupt stop. No problem! I'm sorry to interrupt, I know I hate when people do it. I just didn't expect anyone to be in here. I thought I was the one who snuck in here.

*in the auditiorium*

...You sound really great.

Why are you going on strike?

No, no. Strike is what you do after an eve, usually a play. You deconstruct the set, undo the lighting, and put everything back into it's place.

It’s v-very pretty.

Thank you!

No. … Yeah. Please.

Awesome! She hands him a small handful of the candy with a smile before popping one into her own mouth. Enjoy!

I- Uh... You want a candy?

Your actual age has very little to do with the age you look. Most people in high school look younger. You won’t look older until you’re out of school, probably. That includes out of college. And even then you won’t look your age. Chances are you’ll get carded until you’re thirty or over. Save yourself the trouble and get over it now.

I am fine with the way I look, I just don't like being taunted over it. I know I look young and I know it sucks, but I don't understand why I have to be reminded in demeaning ways.

A 12 year old boy hit on me today. Oh dear do I look that young? I feel like this is happening more often. I need someone my age to do that please.

Look who’s finally caught up with the rest of the world. I’ve been telling you you look twelve since the beginning.

And that person would be? Or is that a secret? Nah, that’s not why I asked. It was more of a safety precaution. I don’t try to get on people’s bad sides. What’s the point in that? No, but like, knowing what not to do is always a good thing. It’s how I stay off coach’s — actually, scratch that. I’m always on her bad side no matter how much I try to avoid it.

Don't worry. The list is short and large extremes like murder and physically and mentally hurting people continually to the point of abuse, neglect, or resulting in their own self-harm that could have been avoided. You seem not the type though I am not one to assume anything about anyone's character. 

Oh yeah? Then how does one go about proving that they don’t deserve the same respect in your mind? I think that’d be rather tiring and near to impossible.

Unspeakable things. Only one person is like that in my mind. I have no idea why you would want to try. I don't believe I am so displeasing that someone would want me to dislike them and not see them as the same.

My mum always said creativity is key.

Well thank your mom for me. She sounds lovely.

Why not? Your opinion matters to me. And you agree with my insane theories.

Well that is good to know. Well I do what I can and I thought it was very creative.