Episode 3
The school bell rings, signaling the end of the day. Students rush out, chatting and laughing with their friends. Lawrence walks alone, adjusting the strap of his backpack, trying to ignore the stares from others.
Just as he steps outside the school gates, he heard his name
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*grinning* Lawrence!
Lawrence turns, surprised to see Dominic jogging toward him. He expected Dominic to forget about him after lunch, but here he is… again.
Lawrence (Kid)
*awkwardly* uh... hey
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*nudges his shoulder* you going home?
Lawrence (Kid)
*nods* yeah
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*Smile* Okay, let's walk together!
Lawrence hesitates. He’s not used to this, having someone want to walk with him, talk to him.
But before he can protest, Dominic is already walking beside him like it’s the most natural thing in the world.
Lawrence (Kid)
*softly* but you don't have too..
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*shrugs* I know, but I wanted to walk together since my father will probably late again
They walk in silence for a few moments. It’s not uncomfortable, just… new. Lawrence isn’t sure what to say.
Dominic, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to have that problem.
Dominic Paris (Kid)
So, where do you live?
Lawrence (Kid)
*glancing down the street* just a few blocks away from here
Dominic Paris (Kid)
Oh okay, mine is also few blocks away from here
Lawrence (Kid)
*Doubtful* I don't think so..
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*grinning* we'll see
They keep walking, passing through quieter streets. For the first time in a long time, Lawrence doesn’t feel completely alone.
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*casually* hmm.., do you walk by yourself everyday?
Lawrence (Kid)
*nods slightly* yeah
Dominic Paris (Kid)
*smile* but not anymore!
Lawrence looks up at Dominic, who is still grinning like this is the most obvious thing in the world.
He doesn’t say anything, but for the first time since he transferred… he doesn’t mind walking home.
"We'll be together for a while"
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