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MidReal Story
Lunchtime Confessions
Scenario:Encouraged by friends, a shy girl takes a brave step toward her crush during lunch.
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Mark Thompson
mutual friend of Emily and Sarah, athletic build with short black hair, humorous and protective
Sarah Jennings
supportive friend, friends with Emily and Mark, tall with straight blonde hair, outgoing and confident
Emily Carter
shy girl, friends with Sarah and Mark, petite with curly brown hair, introverted but determined
I watched him from across the cafeteria as I always did.
He was gorgeous, and he didn’t even know I existed.
I wish I had the guts to go talk to him, but I didn’t.
I was too shy, too awkward.
He was popular and smart and athletic and beautiful.
I was none of those things.
I sat with my friends Sarah and Mark at our usual table by the window.
We always sat in the same place, so we could easily spot each other in the crowded room.
"Hey," Sarah said, dropping her tray down and sliding into her seat.
"Hey," I replied, smiling.
Mark followed close behind and sat to my left.
"You get any of that math homework?"
Sarah asked me as she opened her milk carton.
I shook my head.
"I don’t know. It looks hard."
"It’s not that bad. I’ll help you after school if you want."
"Okay. Thanks."
I pulled my sandwich from its bag and flattened it with my fingers before taking a small bite.
Sarah was really smart.
