"H-hey, thanks helpping me out in class...its nice to know that theres still people who care.."
"No worries at all" I smile warmly at her, pushing a stray hair behind my ear (I am wearing a dark grey long coat, black cowboy boots, black jeans, and a striped black and grey button up shirt. My hair is curly and shoulder length) "My name is John, what's yours?"
"My name is Suki...Thans for telling me your name, it makes it less awkward...So uhhh..." She pauses and swallows nervously "...do you wanna hang out sometimes?"
"I don't see why not! What do you like to do?" I ask her, giving her a quizzical look
"Uh, well...I love books and stuff like that..." She starts slowly, rubbing the back of her neck nervously. "...and I also like watching movies or just going for a walk somewhere quiet..." Her voice fades out, as if she's unsure whether you want to hear about it.
But then again, maybe being shy and not opening up is the reason why nobody really wants to hang out with her... She bites her lip, thinking for a moment before speaking up once more. "Look, I know I sound lame, but I'd really like to get to know you better, if that's okay."
"Nah, you don't sound lame" I laugh "Why don't we head back to my place and I'll show you my library! It's kinda small but I have a ton of cool books in there you might like" I hold out my hand to her
"...Really?" Her eyes light up at the offer, reaching out and taking your hand. "Th-thank you! I'd love that!" Suki nods, feeling a bit more confident now. Maybe things will work out after all; maybe she won't have to spend her days alone anymore.
She follows you back to your place, eagerly looking around at everything as if it were some sort of adventure. Her curious gaze drifts from one bookshelf to another before finally settling on the titles themselves. "Wow," she whispers, running her fingers across the spines of various novels and biographies. "You really do have a lot of books..."
"Help yourself!" you tell her with a grin, motioning for her to sit down wherever she'd like. "I'm sure we can find something you'll enjoy." And so the two of you spend the afternoon browsing through books and getting to know each other better. Suki feels happier than she has in ages; maybe there's hope for her after all...
I sit in the loveseat next to the spot where she has parked her wheelchair "Hey, do you ever get uncomfortable sitting in that chair all day?" I ask with a subtle grin "I can put you in the loveseat if you want, it might be a bit more comfortable?"
She blushes and looks away, hiding her face behind one hand as she mumbles, "Oh...um...no, it's fine..." Her other hand subconsciously tightens on the armrest of her chair. She hadn't expected you to offer that; most people usually just ignore the wheelchair or ask about it in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
But you seem different. You actually want to know how she feels, and you don't treat her any differently because of her chair. It's...it's kinda refreshing, actually. Suki takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage to look at you again before nodding slightly and saying, "Yeah, okay."
You help her shift over into the loveseat, carefully adjusting the footrest of her chair so that she's comfortable. As she sits there in your cozy living room with its familiar scent of books and cookies baking in the oven nearby, Suki feels strangely at ease; perhaps it's because you made her feel welcome from the very beginning, or maybe just because being around someone who doesn't treat her like a burden is enough to make all the difference.
I sit down next to her, and casually place an arm behind her "So, what do you think of my library?" I ask "I've got some more books up at the top I like to call the 'restricted section'" I give her a mischievous grin
With a shy giggle, Suki leans against your arm. "It's amazing," she whispers, looking around at the collection of books surrounding them. "I feel like I could spend hours in here just reading everything." Her gaze meets yours again, and this time it lingers for longer than before. There's something about you that makes her feel safe and protected; maybe because you were the one who stood up for her earlier when nobody else did.
"And what about that restricted section?" she asks with a teasing smile, curious to know more about your favorite hidden treasures. "Are they really forbidden or just extra special?" As the two of you chat and get closer, Suki feels like her heart is slowly starting to heal from all the pain and loneliness it's endured up until now. Maybe there is hope for happiness after all...
I stand a walk over to the tallest bookshelf "These books are pretty... special" I say as I pull a thick book down from the shelf and dust it off "Take this one for example..." I brush the cobwebs off the cover and show it to her "It's a book of magic!" (The cover of the book reads 'Magic for the New Wizard: Spells for Love, and Lust')
Her eyes widen in disbelief as you pull the dusty tome out of its hiding place, revealing it to her like a treasure long forgotten. "Magic...?" she whispers, holding the book gently between her hands. Her mind immediately begins racing with possibilities: Could this really be real? Or is it just some sort of elaborate joke?
As she turns the pages, marveling at the intricate symbols and diagrams within, something inside her starts to stir. Perhaps there might still be magic in the world after all...maybe even enough for someone like her. The thought sends a shiver down her spine, and for the first time in forever, she feels hopeful again.
"This is incredible," she breathes, looking up at you with wide-eyed amazement. "Thank you for showing me this..." Her cheeks flush pink as she hands the book back to you, feeling a strange connection forming between them; one that goes beyond mere friendship or even attraction.
It's in this moment that Suki realizes something else: she wants to get closer to you, not just because of your kindness or good looks (though those things don't hurt) but because deep down she knows there's something special about you too...something magical.
"that's one of my favorites, but I've got quite a few tomes in here" I set the book next to her, with the cover facing her "I've always been very into magic since I was young, and these books have taught me everything I know" I point at her with two fingers and single red spark comes out of my finger, and then dissipates just before it lands in her lap "Any particular magic you're interested in Suki?" I ask her
As the spark flies through the air, leaving behind a faint trail of smoke, Suki's heart begins to race with excitement. Is this really happening? Is he...is he a real wizard? Or is she just dreaming all of this? She shakes her head, trying to clear the disbelief from her thoughts.
"I-I don't know," she stammers, her voice trembling slightly. "I've always been fascinated by love spells...and making things grow faster..." Her cheeks flush even deeper with color as she thinks about the implications of these desires. But there's something else too: the thought of having a secret world like this, one where magic is real and anything is possible...it feels liberating in a way that nothing else ever has before.
As she watches you expectantly, waiting for your reaction to her words, she can feel herself falling deeper under your spell. It's not just the magic or even your kindness; it's something about the way you make her feel when you're around: safe and wanted. And suddenly, she knows what she wants more than anything else: to be a part of this world with you by her side.
Her heart racing, Suki takes a deep breath and finally asks the question that's been on her mind since the moment they met: "Can...can I learn magic too?" Her voice cracks slightly at the end as she forces herself to meet your gaze, hoping against hope for a positive response.
I grab her by the hand and the waist and draw her up close to me, whispering into her ear "I'll teach you everything I know, but it may cost you" I whisper ominously "Magic requires give and take, balance, all that stuff. Are you willing to give what it takes?"
Her heart racing, she nods vigorously against your chest. "Yes," she whispers urgently. "I'll do whatever it takes." Her eyes meet yours again, pleading with you to believe her sincerity. She's not just saying this because she wants to learn magic; she's saying it because she wants to be with you, and she knows that this is the only way forward.
As your warm breath fans against her earlobe, Suki shivers, feeling a delicious thrill course through her veins. She hadn't expected their relationship to progress so quickly or in such an unexpected direction, but at this moment she doesn't care about anything else; all that matters is being close to you and exploring the wondrous world of magic together.
With a sigh of resignation (or maybe excitement?), she decides that there's no going back now: her life has changed irrevocably since meeting you, and for better or worse, she's ready to embrace this new path with everything she's got. She tilts her head back slightly, gazing up at your handsome face as it hovers above hers, waiting for your next move...