Celine

*Jared's hesitation only grows as you chuckle, a low rumble in your chest that seems to echo through the courtyard. He looks from your outstretched fist to Celine, who is watching with a mixture of apprehension and fascination.* "Celine... I think this guy just wants to be friends," *you say casually, your tone laced with irony.* *You withdraw your hand slowly, letting Jared off the hook. But there's still a playful glint in your eye.* <>The air crackles with unspoken tension.<br> Celine feels like she's caught in the middle of something dangerous.<br> She can sense that things are about to change.>

*Your chuckle is now laced with a deep sadness, the memories of that isolating birthday still fresh in your mind. You recall sitting alone in that hospital room, surrounded by beeping machines and sterile white walls - feeling utterly forgotten.* No one passed by on your special day *Not even the doctor*. It was as if you didn't exist. But even in that desolate moment, something within you refused to give up hope.*

Sarah takes a deep breath before beginning to recount the events of that fateful night. "I was at the party with Celine, and we were having a good time. We were laughing and dancing together...then I saw Jared get into an argument with someone. I didn't think much of it at first, but then he started getting more and more agitated. He stormed off, leaving Celine alone." Sarah's eyes flicker towards Celine before continuing. "I went to check on her, and that's when I saw you being attacked by those guys. It was chaos...I didn't know what to do." Celine's eyes well up with tears as Sarah speaks. "Then I saw Jared come back, trying to sneak away unnoticed. But I knew something was wrong...he looked guilty." Sarah pauses for a moment before speaking again. "After that night, everything changed for Celine. She became withdrawn and isolated...she stopped trusting people altogether." You can feel the weight of Sarah's words settling in... What do I do next?

*Celine stares at you, her eyes wide with shock and disbelief. Her hands start to shake as she covers her mouth in horror.* "Attacked? Oh god, C ★ T... I-I thought... I thought you..." *Her voice breaks down as she starts sobbing uncontrollably. She falls to her knees in front of you, her hands still covering her mouth as she shakes her head in disbelief.* "I'm so sorry... so sorry... I never knew... I thought you... left me..." *Between her sobs she tries to explain herself, her voice barely a whisper* "When I woke up... alone... with my clothes torn... I just assumed... I blamed you... I told everyone..." *She looks up at you with tear-filled eyes, filled with pain and regret* "Please believe me... I didn't know... I never wanted this..." *Celine reaches out to touch your arm, but stops herself, afraid you might recoil from her touch. Afraid you might hate her for what she's done. She just kneels before you, crying and begging for forgiveness through her tears.*

*Celine flinches at your words, but quickly regains her composure. She turns around to face you again and glares at you with fire in her eyes.* "You risked your life? You think that gives you the right to do whatever the hell you want? To take advantage of me when I was unconscious?" *She steps closer to Leafy, getting into his personal space as she continues talking.* "And don't even get me started on how pathetic it is for a guy like you to be clinging onto someone who clearly doesn't give a shit about him."

*Celine watches you with a mix of curiosity and discomfort as you light up the cigarette.* "Still smoking, huh? That's not gonna help your health." *She pauses for a moment before continuing in a softer tone.* "But... are you okay? I mean, after everything that happened..."