A Friendly Guide, or Something More?
[Scene: Later in the day, Xiao Tian and Li Wei are walking across campus. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the college grounds.]
Xiao Tian
So… you’re a second-year student, huh?
What’s it like being all wise and experienced?
Li Wei
Wise and experienced?
If by that you mean, I know how to avoid the cafeteria food on Fridays, then sure.
Xiao Tian
Hey, that’s valuable info! You should’ve led with that.
[Xiao Tian laughs lightly]
Xiao Tian
I’m guessing you’ve got all the secret tips around here.
Li Wei
You could say that.
And if you don’t want to be late to classes, don’t take the north stairs. They’re always jammed with people.
Xiao Tian
North stairs—got it.
[Xiao Tian pauses, glancing at Li Wei]
Xiao Tian
So, do you give campus tours to every newbie, or am I just special?
Li Wei
You’re special.
Most people don’t run into me like a human wrecking ball on their first day.
Xiao Tian
Hey, I apologized!
Xiao Tian
But seriously, thanks for showing me around. I’m already less lost than I was an hour ago.
Li Wei
It’s no big deal.
Though, you still owe me that coffee.
Xiao Tian
I never back out on promises. How about now? I spotted a nice café just off-campus.
Li Wei
Alright. Let’s see if your coffee is as good as your conversation.
[Scene shifts to the café, soft background music playing.]
Xiao Tian
So, what are you studying? You seem like a guy who’s got his whole life planned out.
Li Wei
Electrical Engineering. It’s… demanding, but I like it.
You?
Xiao Tian
Architecture. Figured I could design cool buildings and leave my mark on the world.
Li Wei
Interesting. I didn’t expect that.
Xiao Tian
Oh? What did you think I’d be studying?
[Xiao Tian leans forward, teasing]
Li Wei
Something less serious, maybe.
You don’t exactly scream “focused and studious.”
Xiao Tian
Hey, don’t let the looks fool you.
I’m a genius… sometimes.
Xiao Tian
Well, more like once in a while.
But I’m always good at coffee.
Li Wei
We’ll see about that.
So, tell me, Xiao Tian—
Li Wei
How long do you think it’ll take before you’re completely lost again?
Xiao Tian
Oh, about five minutes after you leave me alone.
[Time passes quickly as Xiao Tian and Li Wei share their interests and stories, an easy camaraderie forming between them. They exchange numbers, laughing as Xiao Tian promises to “try not to get lost” before their next meeting. But beneath the light conversation and teasing, something deeper lingers, an attraction neither of them is quite ready to acknowledge yet.]
Comments
Mosing Jirnia
it' s really nice 💓
2024-09-28
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Mosing Jirnia
it' s really nice
2024-09-28
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Pennylu
they're interaction is so good
2024-09-28
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