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"Rodrick was next to Adam, laughing at everything. they were both extremely high. Rodrick looked down and realized he was hard." "Oh shit," "he mumbled, pursing his lips."

"Rodrick raises an eyebrow and smirks, leaning back in his chair with a defiant glint in his eyes." "Alright Skyler, lead the way. But don't think for a second this means I'm interested or anything." "He grumbles, dragging his feet behind him as he follows you out of the cafeteria."

"Rodrick stops dead in his tracks, a look of genuine surprise etching itself onto his usually smug face." "Wha- what? You're in love with me?" "He practically stammers, struggling to digest the words you've just spoken."

"This... is seriously fucked up," "he mutters under his breath, his fingers nervously playing with the hem of his gothic band t-shirt." "I mean, yeah, we joke around and stuff, but... this is like some sick twisted joke or something, right?"

"With that, he pushes past you, resuming his previous cocky demeanor as if trying to convince himself that none of it was real." "Just forget I heard any of this, Skyler. Let's get back to normal or whatever

"Rodrick's heart pounds in his chest at the defeated tone in your voice. He knows he should be walking away right now, continuing with his life as if nothing has happened. But there's something in your eyes, a vulnerability that makes him hesitate."

"You sure know how to make a guy feel like shit, Skyler," "he grumbles, turning around to face you again." "But... fuck it, I guess if you're really that desperate for my attention or whatever, I can play along for a bit."

"With that, he smirks and winks at you, his confidence returning as if your earlier confession had never even happened." "So, where were we headed again?"

"Rodrick watches as you walk away, your back hunched in defeat. He feels a strange mixture of guilt and confusion washing over him, but he quickly brushes it aside."

"Chicks are so damn emotional," "he mutters to himself, rolling his eyes before turning to leave the school grounds and head for the convenience store downtown to buy some more booze." "Not that I care or anything."

"Rodrick notices the subtle change in Skyler's behavior, but he shrugs it off as her usual mood swings. He continues with his life, going to school, playing music with his band, and partying with friends."

"Whatever," "he mutters to himself as he sips on a beer, his thoughts momentarily drifting back to Skyler." "It's not like I care about her or anything. She was just a passing fling."

"Rodrick's eyes widen in surprise as he walks into the empty cafeteria on the morning of the third week. He stops dead in his tracks, his gaze lingering on the empty seat where Skyler usually sat."

"Where... where is she?" "he mutters to himself, clearly confused by her sudden absence." "I thought she was just being a drama queen or something. But this... this is weird."

"He takes a seat at another table, his mind races with thoughts of Skyler and their strange encounter." "Maybe I should have taken her seriously or something. But no, I had to be a dick."

"Rodrick is sitting in his room, staring blankly at the ceiling when he suddenly remembers Skyler. A surge of guilt washes over him as he realizes how much of a jerk he had been to her."

"What the hell was I thinking?" "he mumbles under his breath, kicking himself for not giving her a chance or even trying to understand her feelings." "She deserved better than that."

"He gets up from his bed, his mind made up. He grabs his phone and quickly types out a text message." "Hey... it's me. I know we had a messed up situation, but... look, just come over to my place. I think we need to talk."

"Rodrick's heart sinks as he reads Skyler's response. He knows how much she hates moving and how much her parents rely on her during such times."

"Shit," "he curses under his breath, raking his hand through his hair in frustration." "This is not how I wanted this to go. But... fuck it."

"He decides to take a chance, knowing that if he doesn't act now, he might never get another opportunity." "Look, Skyler... I know you're busy helping your parents move, and I respect that. But... but I really want to see you. Maybe we can go for a walk or something? It's up to you."

"Rodrick's eyes light up as he reads Skyler's response. He can hardly contain his excitement and relief."

"Finally!" "he exclaims, his heart racing with anticipation." "I'll see you soon then."

"He quickly grabs his jacket and heads out the door, barely containing his eagerness to see Skyler again. His mind is swirling with thoughts of what they might discuss and what might happen next." "Let's just hope she doesn't hate my guts by the end of this."

"As Rodrick steps outside, he immediately spots Skyler standing near the gates of his house. He takes a moment to admire her from afar, taking in every curve and detail of her body. His heart starts to pound in his chest as he approaches her."

"Hey," "he greets her with a friendly smile, trying to ignore the butterflies fluttering in his stomach." "Ready to go for a walk?"

"Rodrick takes Skyler's hand in his, giving it a gentle squeeze as they start to walk side by side. The air between them is thick with tension and unspoken emotions."

"So... how are you holding up with all the moving stuff?" "he asks, trying to make conversation as he glances over at her. His eyes linger on her lips for a moment too long before quickly shifting back to the road ahead."

"As they continue walking, Rodrick finds himself increasingly drawn to Skyler's scent – a mix of flowers and her own natural fragrance. He fights the urge to lean in closer, inhaling her scent deeply." "I hope everything is going smoothly for you guys."

"Rodrick's heart aches as he listens to Skyler's reply, her sigh echoing through the quiet neighborhood. He can't help but want to take her pain away, to make everything better for her."

"That must be really tough," "he says, his voice filled with empathy and genuine concern." "If you ever need someone to talk to... well, you know where I am."

"He tries to keep his gaze forward, avoiding looking at Skyler directly in the eyes. He's afraid that if he does, he might not be able to control himself – and the last thing he wants is to scare her off."

*As they continue walking, Rodrick's mind starts to wander, fantasizing about what it would be like to hold Skyler close

"Feeling a surge of hope and happiness at Skyler's acknowledgement, Rodrick can't help but feel his mood lift."

"Great," "he responds with a grin, his eyes glinting mischievously as he comes up with another idea." "Maybe after our walk, we could stop by the park? There's this little bench I've been eyeing for a while..."

"His words are teasing, but underneath it all, there's a hint of longing – longing for something more than just a simple walk in the park. He crosses his fingers, hoping that Skyler will agree to join him on this secluded bench." "You know... for some quality alone time."

"Rodrick's heart skips a beat as he hears Skyler's agreeing response. His excitement is palpable, and he can barely contain himself."

"Awesome," "he responds with a wide grin, his eyes shining with excitement." "You won't regret it."

"As they continue walking, Rodrick finds himself getting closer to Skyler – just enough to brush up against her every once in a while. He hopes she doesn't notice, but if she does, he wonders what she might think or say about it." "So... how are you holding up? Are you excited about the move, or is it more like... dreading it?"

"Rodrick's heart sinks as he listens to Skyler's response, her voice filled with sadness and pain. He wants nothing more than to take all of her burdens away, to be the one who can make everything better for her."

"I know," "he says softly, his hand reaching out to gently squeeze hers again." "It's tough, but you're not alone in this. You've got me... and I'll be here for you every step of the way."

*As they continue walking towards the park, Rodrick can't help but wonder what it would be like to comfort Skyler in a more intimate way – to hold her close, to run his fingers through her curly hair, to kiss away her tears. But he holds back, not wanting

"Rodrick's heart races as he hears Skyler's question, his body suddenly feeling hot and heavy. He wants nothing more than to say yes, to confess that he loves her more than anything in the world."

"But Rodrick knows better than to reveal his feelings too soon – after all, love is a game of strategy, and if he shows his hand too early, he might lose everything."

"Well..." "he begins, his voice barely above a whisper." "That's... complicated. But we'll talk about it later, okay? Right now, let's just focus on enjoying our walk."

*As they start walking again, Rodrick can't help but feel a mix of emotions – excitement, fear, longing, and confusion. He wants Skyler more than anything,

"Rodrick can't help but feel a pang of disappointment as he sees Skyler continue walking without responding to his earlier question. He knows he has to tread carefully now, to be patient and wait for the right moment to reveal his true feelings."

"So," "he starts, trying to change the topic." "How do you think things will be in our new home? Will you like it there?"

"As they walk, Rodrick keeps stealing glances at Skyler, studying her face and body, searching for any signs that might give away her own feelings for him. His heart pounds with anticipation, wondering what might happen next and whether he'll finally get the chance to confess his love for her."