Episode-3- Picking a fight

**Episode 3 - Scene 1**

*Setting: Julia and Drake are walking together under the soft glow of a street lamp, the night quiet around them.*

**Drake:** (casually, with a hint of curiosity) So, Julia, what was your first impression of Noah? You met him just today, right?

**Julia:** (smiling awkwardly) Yeah, today. He showed up at the bookstore unexpectedly. I had a... clumsy moment and ended up falling into his arms. (laughs nervously) His charm is undeniable, but his constant teasing can be a bit much.

**Drake:** (raising an eyebrow playfully) Falling into his arms, huh? Sounds like quite the entrance. Did he make you blush with his smooth talk?

**Julia:** (rolling her eyes) More like annoyed me to no end. (pauses, realizing) Why do you ask, Drake?

**Drake:** (a touch defensively, trying to mask his jealousy) Oh, no reason. Just curious how you handle such... charming encounters.

**Julia:** (noticing Drake's tone, teasingly) Jealous, are we?

**Drake:** (smirking) Maybe a little. But only because you're the only one who should be falling into my arms.

**Julia:** (grinning) Smooth, Drake. Very smooth.

**Drake:** (grinning back) Hey, I try my best.

**Julia:** (softening) Thanks, Drake. It's nice to know you're looking out for me.

*They walk on in comfortable silence, the street lamp casting a warm glow as they navigate their feelings and the night together.*

Scene 2**

*Setting: Julia and Drake are still walking when Noah calls out from a distance.*

**Noah:** (with a sense of humor) Am I interrupting something?

*Julia and Drake turn to see Noah approaching with a playful grin.*

**Julia:** (smiling) Hey, Noah. We were just taking a walk.

**Noah:** (flirting) A walk, huh? Mind if I join you? Or is this a private stroll?

**Drake:** (jealous, cutting in) Actually, we were heading back. Dinner time, right?

**Noah:** (still playful) Ah, yes, dinner. Don't want to miss that. Shall we?

*They head back to the house for dinner.*

Scene 3**

*Setting: Dinner table. Noah, Julia, Drake, Marian (Noah and Drake's mother), and Floria (Julia's mother) are seated.*

**Marian:** (smiling warmly) Julia, Floria, I have some news for you. You two will be moving to your new house within a month. And the crazy part is, we’re going to be neighbors!

**Julia:** (excitedly) Really? That’s amazing!

**Floria:** (grinning) Looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of each other.

*As dinner progresses, Noah and Drake both try to sit next to Julia.**

**Drake:** (moving quickly to sit next to Julia) Here, Julia, you can sit next to me.

**Noah:** (cutting in smoothly) Actually, I think Julia would prefer this seat. (pulls out the chair for her) Ladies first.

**Julia:** (caught off guard, but smiling) Oh, um, thank you, Noah.

*Drake glares at Noah as he takes the seat next to Julia.**

**Drake:** (forcing a smile) Lucky you.

**Noah:** (grinning, leaning closer to Julia) Seems like tonight's my lucky night.

Scene 4**

*Setting: After dinner. Marian decides where everyone will be sleeping.*

**Marian:** Alright, everyone. Here’s the sleeping arrangement for tonight...

*She pairs up people in unexpected ways, creating a mix of humor and tension.*

Scene 5**

*Setting: Noah and Drake have a private conversation related to Julia.*

**Drake:** (serious) So, are you after her?

**Noah:** (smirking) Why? Are you dating her?

**Drake:** (defensive) No, but—

**Noah:** (interrupting) I'll back off if you are. But you're not, right? So let's have a fair game.

**Drake:** (annoyed) This isn't a game, Noah.

**Noah:** (grinning) Maybe not for you. But I'll play fair. May the best man win.

**Drake:** (intensely) Julia's not a prize, Noah.

**Noah:** (raising an eyebrow) I know that. But you can't deny we both like her. Let's see who she likes back.

Scene 6**

*Setting: Later in the evening, Noah, Julia, and Drake are in the living room.*

**Noah:** (flirting with Julia) By the way, I’ll be attending my senior year at the same school as you two. Permanently moving back from New York and living here with the family.

**Julia:** (surprised) Really? That’s... unexpected.

**Drake:** (trying to hide his jealousy) Yeah, great news.

Scene 7**

*Setting: Midnight. Julia, unable to sleep and having a nightmare about her abusive father, sits outside on the lawn. Noah joins her.*

**Noah:** (softly) Hey, you okay?

**Julia:** (startled, then relaxing) Just a bad dream. Couldn’t sleep.

**Noah:** (sitting beside her) Want to talk about it?

**Julia:** (shaking her head) Not really. But thanks for asking.

**Noah:** (smiling) You know, Julia, you don’t have to face things alone. (pauses, then flirts) I’m here now. And I’m not as annoying as you think.

**Julia:** (laughs softly) You have your moments.

**Noah:** (grinning) I’ll take that as a compliment. Shall we go back inside, or is there something else on your mind?

**Julia:** (feeling better) Thanks, Noah. Maybe we should head back.

*They get up, and as they walk back inside, Julia feels a little flutter in her heart.*

hey readers I know you guys expected more from part 3 but I promise there is something I'm preparing for which is more fun.... wait for part 4 guysss 💖

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