Vartical fate part 2
[Location: University Library, 10:10 AM]
Akila white (Fl)
I’m here! Finally.
Gamal Ray (Ml)
“Finally” is right. We’re already behind schedule.
Benny (fl bestie)
Oh, relax, Mr. Punctuality. We’re only 10 minutes late.
ben (ml bestie)
Yeah, man. It's not like the world’s ending. Let’s just get this done.
Akila white (Fl)
Exactly. We’ve got this.
[Akila sits down, catching Gamal’s eye for just a second before looking away quickly. Gamal clears his throat and adjusts his notebook.]
Gamal Ray (Ml)
Okay, here’s the breakdown. We’ll finish the last two sections, and then, (he discuss assignment in detail)
Benny (fl bestie)
Whoa, whoa. Where’s my coffee?
ben (ml bestie)
Priorities, Benny.
Benny (fl bestie)
Exactly. Coffee first, then brilliance.
Gamal Ray (Ml)
We don’t have time for distractions—
Akila white (Fl)
Hey, let her have it. You wouldn’t want to deal with a caffeine-deprived Benny.
[Gamal shoots Akila a half-smirk before quickly looking back at his notes. Akila bites her lip, fighting the smile threatening to break out.]
ben (ml bestie)
Gamal, just let them breathe a little. Trust me, it’ll get done faster if you chill.
Gamal Ray (Ml)
I’m not being unreasonable, am I?
[Akila exchanges a quick glance with Benny before looking back at Gamal.]
Akila white (Fl)
No, not at all… just maybe a little... intense.
Gamal Ray (Ml)
[Gamal raises an eyebrow, smirking at Akila’s teasing, but says nothing. Benny nudges Ben, who is very obviously trying not to smile.]
Benny (fl bestie)
He’s got that “I’m serious” look again, doesn’t he?
ben (ml bestie)
Definitely.
Gamal Ray (Ml)
Can we focus?
[For the next hour, they all work quietly, but there are stolen glances between Akila and Gamal. Every time their eyes meet, they quickly look away, trying to act normal.]
Benny (fl bestie)
Okay, I think we’ve got it. That’s the last section done.
Akila white (Fl)
We actually finished?
ben (ml bestie)
It’s a miracle. I’m so proud of us.
Gamal Ray (Ml)
We’re not done yet. We need more research. The library’s only going to get us so far.
Benny (fl bestie)
More research? Where, exactly?
Akila white (Fl)
There’s a historical site nearby that ties in with our topic. We could go there for first-hand information.
ben (ml bestie)
Wait, we’re leaving the library? Are we actually going on a field trip?
Gamal Ray (Ml)
If we want to ace this project, yes.
Benny (fl bestie)
Ooooh, I’m in. Adventure time.
Akila white (Fl)
Guess we’re all going, then.
[Ben glances at Benny and then quickly looks away, pretending to focus on his bag. Benny catches the glance and smiles to herself, but says nothing.]
Gamal Ray (Ml)
Alright, let’s meet at the entrance in 3pm. We’ll head out together.
Akila white (Fl)
Sounds good.
[As they all pack up, Gamal catches Akila’s eye once more. This time, neither of them looks away immediately. There’s a pause, a silent understanding and then Gamal quickly clears his throat.]
Gamal Ray (Ml)
See you all at the entrance.
ben (ml bestie)
Oh, this is gonna be interesting.
Benny (fl bestie)
Understatement of the year, Ben.
Then they all go to semester class and waiting for 3 pm
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