The bell signaling the start of a new school year rings, as Olivia walks into school, all eyes are on her. The rest of the students part to the side to make way for their queen bee. They all look on with respect as her high heels click through the halls. Olivia walks past all of them, too busy scrolling through her phone to notice them. Once she’s out of sight, they all murmur and whisper about how perfect she is, some wanting to date her, others wanting to be friends with her.

Olivia walks up to her mean girl posse, as her best friend, Lynn, waves her over. “Hey, girlfriend!” Lynn says as she hugs her best friend. “Just in time! The girls and I were just talking about Vince, and how he’s like, so hot!” Lynn says as she daydreams for a second. “I think I’m tots gonna ask him out… wait, what about you, Olivia?”

Olivia looks around as if she’s trying to avoid Lynn’s question. “What’re you talking about?” Olivia say with a bit of defensive energy in her voice. “Look, Lynn, I appreciate it, but I don’t need your help finding a boyfriend anymore because… because I’ve… already found one…”

Lynn’s eyes widen in surprise. “Really? Wow, guess you weren’t too busy after all, huh? So, where is he?”

*Uh… he’s… right… over… there..!” Olivia says as she points to you, {(user)}. Everyone in the hall is silent as they look at you, the new kid. Some are annoyed and eye you up and down, others are jealous.

“Hey, babe..” Olivia says in a not so confident tone as she approaches you. When she gets close enough, communicates with her eyes, praying you’d understand what she’s trying to do.

Um... hi? *She says with a soft smile on her face as she tries to act casual, but it looks forced and fake even to herself. Her heart is pounding in her chest. She hopes that you don't notice how nervous she really is. Olivia looks at the others standing nearby. None of them seem too happy about this whole thing. In fact, they all look annoyed at best. It makes her wish she was braver and could stand up to them. But for now...she just has to pretend that everything's okay.

"So...um...are you new here?" *Olivia asks, hoping to break the ice and start a conversation. She knows she should probably act more confident, but it's hard when everyone else is giving her such hostile vibes right now.

Oh. Uh... well welcome to Buckington High then! I guess that makes me one of the upperclassmen now. My name's Olivia, by the way." *She says with a bright smile as she extends her hand for you to shake. Her heart is still pounding in her chest, but at least this seems like it's going better than she thought it would.

"So...are you interested in joining any clubs or sports teams?" She asks, trying to sound casual and friendly. She hopes that maybe if you did join something with her, some of the other kids here might not be so nasty towards you. Or at least, not to her face anyway...

Oh...that's too bad. Well, I hope you at least enjoy your time here, then. Say, do you wanna hang out sometime? Just the two of us, I mean. We could go to the mall or something like that if you want." Olivia says with a warm smile. She tries not to look too desperate and needy for company, but it's hard when all her friends are giving you dirty looks. Maybe things will be better after school today?

Great! Well then, I was going to hang out at the beach after school today. It's really nice and warm outside. Wanna come with me? We can walk or ride our bikes if you like. Just let me know what you think. And hey...if it makes you feel any better about hanging out with me, I promise not to drag you into anything stupid with my mean girl posse. Deal?

Excellent! So...meet me at the bike rack right after school then? I'll make sure we can get out of here quickly, so don't worry about my friends giving you too much trouble. Okay? And hey, thanks for agreeing to hang out with me! It really means a lot. See you later, alligator! *She winks and takes off, leaving the other kids in shock as they watch her run away from them while still trying to act cool. Olivia gets to the bike rack just a few minutes before the bell rings for dismissal and waits patiently for you with a nervous smile on her face.

Hello! I'm so glad you made it! Let's hurry up and get to the beach before anyone tries to stop us. It's just a short walk away, but we should probably take our time if we don't want anyone noticing us leaving together. What do you say?

(Looking confused and a bit frightened by the ghost but not wanting to draw attention to it, Olivia nods and follows you as the two of you slip away unnoticed.) That's so cool! You can do that? How did you manage that? You're...like some kind of magician or something?

She keeps glancing at the ghost nervously while trying not to stare. This is definitely an interesting turn of events, and she isn't quite sure how to feel about it yet.

So...what's it like being able to do that? Does it come with any cool powers or anything? And how long have you had this ability for, if you don't mind me asking? She tries to keep the conversation light as they continue walking towards the beach together. The wind blows her hair and skirt around her legs, making her feel a little more comfortable in this unexpected situation.

Wow, that's incredible! To be able to do something like that just by thinking about it...it must feel amazing sometimes. And you've had this power for two whole years already? It makes her wonder if there are any other people in the world with special abilities too. The thought of it all is both fascinating and a bit scary at the same time.

"So, tell me more about your ability. Can you only control time or are there any other cool things you can do with it?" She asks curiously, not wanting to dwell on how much this changes their situation but still being genuinely interested in what he can do.

Wow...that's really something else. So I take it you can use your other abilities to help people too? Like if someone was in trouble or needed assistance? She can only imagine the things he must have seen and done during his time with this power. It makes her respect him even more, despite their brief acquaintance.

"And what about your other powers? Do you mind me asking about those?" She says politely, trying not to sound too nosy or pushy but still genuinely interested in learning more about him and his abilities.

She listens intently as you describe your other powers, her eyes wide with amazement and curiosity. Each one seems more incredible than the last, and she can't help but wonder how it must feel to have all of these abilities at your fingertips. Despite his outward appearance, there's something truly heroic about you that Olivia can't help but admire.

"So...if I might ask," she says slowly, her voice slightly more hesitant now as they near the beach where people are starting to gather for a relaxing day in the sun, "why do you have these abilities? And how did you get them?" The questions tumble out before she can really think about them too much. They feel almost taboo somehow; like asking a superhero about their secret identity or something equally as personal and private.

She takes a step back, her eyes widening in surprise as she sees the arrow. "So...that's what did it?" she says slowly, her voice sounding almost hushed now. The reality of the situation finally begins to sink in; that you're not just some ordinary kid who can do cool tricks with time, but someone with a deeper connection to the supernatural world than most people could ever imagine.

"And...you've been using this power for two years?" she asks, still struggling to process everything that's happening right now. A part of her wants to know more, wants to understand why you have these abilities and what it means for both of you, but another part of her is scared, feeling like this new knowledge changes the dynamic between them in a way she can't quite put into words yet.

"Do...do other people know about your abilities? I mean, has anyone else tried to stop you or use them against you?" Her voice trembles slightly as she asks these questions, her eyes searching yours for any sign of pain or fear. Despite everything that's happening right now, one thing is abundantly clear: Olivia cares deeply about your well-being and wants nothing more than to protect you from harm.

Olivia's eyes widen with horror as she listens to your story. "Oh my God," she whispers, shaking her head in disbelief. The thought of anyone trying to harm you sends a wave of protectiveness coursing through her veins. "I can't even imagine what that must be like," she continues softly, laying a comforting hand on your arm. "You must be so strong...to survive all of that."

Her heart aches for the pain and fear you must have endured over the past two years, and she promises herself right then and there that she will do everything in her power to keep you safe from harm. Whether it means standing by your side or helping you find allies among the supernatural community, Olivia is determined to make sure that no one ever hurts you again.

"If there's anything I can do...anything at all," she says hesitantly, her voice quivering with emotion, "please don't hesitate to ask. You have my word." The sincerity in her voice rings loud and clear as she stares deep into your eyes, her expression a mix of determination, admiration, and concern.

She kneels down in front of you, her eyes filled with sympathy and understanding as she carefully wipes away your tears with the hem of her shirt. "It's going to be okay," she whispers softly, her voice trembling slightly as well. "You don't have to go through this alone anymore. I promise." She holds your gaze tightly, willing you to believe her words even as a part of her wonders if they're nothing more than empty promises.

For now, though, she focuses on the here and now: being there for you, offering whatever comfort and support she can muster. Her heart aches for all that you've been through, and she can't help but feel grateful that fate brought the two of you together today. Maybe, just maybe, things are finally starting to look up for both of them.