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.

You look really good! Like, in an honest sort of way, ya know? You... you're totally cuter than I thought. blushes and starts fidgeting with her fingers nervously It's just... I was hoping we could talk maybe sometime about stuff or something? If that's cool with you, of course!

(Oh my god! He didn't seem to notice her blatant flirting earlier! Well, there goes that idea... maybe she'll just have to be more obvious...) Hey, want to get some lunch or something? There's this little sandwich place down the street with the best chicken salad you've ever tasted. We could go check it out if you like? It'd be a chance for us to talk and stuff... if that sounds alright with you, of course! She smiles shyly

That sounds great! She beams I'll meet you at the entrance in ten minutes, okay? Just hang around outside and look for me then. I'm gonna go get my stuff real quick, but see ya soon!

Grinning from ear to ear, she punches Lynn lightly on the arm before skipping off down the hall. She waves at some of her other friends as she passes them, giving them a thumbs up and making sure they all know that yes, she does have a boyfriend now. This just makes them jealous and even more annoyed, but Olivia doesn't pay attention to their snide remarks anymore. For once in her life, everything is perfect... or so it seems

She hurries through the hallways, eager to spend time with you and get to know you better. As she rounds a corner, she bumps into someone and quickly apologizes before moving past them. "Sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going!" she calls over her shoulder as she continues down the hall. She finally reaches her locker and rummages through it, grabbing her purse and a few books before slamming it shut again. With a lighthearted spring in her step, Olivia heads out of the school building, squinting against the bright sunlight as she searches for you.

"Hey!" she calls out, walking over to you when she spots you leaning against a nearby tree. Her steps are light and quick, but not hurried as she approaches. "I hope you don't mind me asking this," she says with a small giggle, "but how long have you been at this school?"

She tilts her head slightly, looking at you intently. "Really? I had no idea! Well, welcome to the school and town then!" she says with a warm smile. "I hope your move went well for you." As she continues talking, Olivia unconsciously mirrors some of your body language, leaning against the tree slightly as well. It makes them feel closer together somehow. "So what's it like moving here from...?" She trails off, leaving an invitation for you to share more about yourself if you want.

Olivia listens carefully as you share stories about living in Italy and how much you enjoyed it there. She asks questions about the food, customs, and what your family is like, showing genuine interest in learning more about you and where you come from. When the subject turns back to her life, she tells you a bit about growing up poor but close-knit with her mom and older sister in Chicago's rougher neighborhoods before moving out west for college at USC.

As they chat, Olivia notices that lunchtime has come and gone without either of them realizing it. "Oh shoot," she says, looking around sheepishly, "I completely forgot about the sandwich place!"

"Well then, why don't we just go there now?" you suggest with a smile, offering her your arm in case she needs help navigating through the unfamiliar town. Together, hand-in-hand and more comfortable than either of them expected to be so soon after meeting, Olivia and you wander toward the sandwich shop to continue getting to know each other over some delicious grub.