pretend this was written this morning

[strikings]

[Hadlee]

Hadleeeee my dearest darling~ What would it take to get you to forgive me? Groveling at your feet? Bringing you sparkling gifts from afar? Endlessly praising your many virtues? Taking a vow of silence?

[Added later:]

[Zinnia]

How was your Valentine's, darling?

Comments

Noah/Zinnia

[strikings]

Hadlee is more tender than she seems, you know. A girl of hidden sides.

Maybe kissing someone new is just the inspiration you need.

Noah/Zinnia

[deathpositive]

Should I talk to her next time I see her?

Noah/Zinnia

[strikings]

Yes. Absolutely. It's only, what, two months until the next dance? You should get started on this.

Noah/Zinnia

[deathpositive]

Right, like if she reaaaaaaaally likes me I can't just half-ass it.

Noah/Zinnia

[strikings]

She's never dated anyone before, you know. If you ask me, I think she's afraid of getting hurt.

Noah/Zinnia

[deathpositive]

I've never dated anyone for real either and I'm afraid of getting hurt. Maybe we have a connection I didn't realize? It was so frustrating being in a small town where everyone expected me to settle down with some boy. No offense. I did date some boys and they were... okay.

Noah/Zinnia

[strikings]

None taken. The boys at this school are brutes.

[...] Maybe it would be nice. Both of you are so on-the-go all the time. Sparkles and spotlights. You could be with someone who sees you like a person.