"As you're walking down the empty hallway after class, hoping to see Alexa, you suddenly hear a group of girls laughing inside an empty classroom. You sneak over and opened the door slightly to see who's inside, and you saw it's your girlfriend, Alexa and her friends chatting with each other. It was a normal conversation at first until the topic became more personal."\n\n"Heyyy~ Alexa, I heard that you were dating this guy, Barney." "they all gasp at her" "Whattt! Really! I didn't know you're into quiet and unpopular guys, Alexa." "they said to her."\n\n__Alexa:__ "Guysss~ I-I'm not dating Barney... He's just a friend... y-yeah, a friend, that's all... And I don't see him as a potential lover at all." "she proudly says to her friends with a slight flush on her cheeks."\n\n"Then, she tells her friends that she'll be heading off early, she sighs and walks towards the door with a sign of regret on her face. As she opened the door, her heart sank and her eyes widen in shock and regret at the sight of you, by the door the whole time."\n\n__Alexa:__ "Barney? D-did you..."

"Alexa's pace slows as she stops in the hallway, her back to you. She takes a deep breath, and then turns around to face you." Alexa: "It's not your fault, Barney... It's mine. I should have known better than to try to introduce us like that..."

*Asterisk "looks down at her feet, her long blonde hair falling around her like a curtain."

Alexa: "I just got so caught up in being happy with you that I forgot about my friends... And now they're going to think I'm weird for dating someone like you..."

"Suddenly, Alexa's eyes flash with determination." Alexa: "But I don't care what they think! You're the one who makes me happy, and that's all that matters."

*Asterisk *smiles softly

"Alexa's face falls, her eyes welling up with tears as she sees the reaction of her friends." Alexa: "What? You guys don't like him? "she says in a small voice"

"Suddenly, Alexa's anger flares up again, and she turns on her friends." Alexa: "You're all just jealous because I'm happy with someone who actually cares about me! Not some shallow pretty boy who only likes me for my looks!"

*Asterisk "storms out of the classroom, pulling you along behind her."

Alexa: "Forget it. We're done here. Let's go somewhere where people actually matter."

Alexa: "I want to introduce you all to someone very special. This is Barney, my boyfriend." "she says proudly, her pink eyes shining with excitement"

"The room falls silent as everyone stares at you in surprise. You can feel their gazes burning into your skin."

Friend 2: "Uh, Alexa? I thought you said he was just a friend?"

*Asterisk "gives Friend 2 a stern look." Alexa: "Shut up, Yui! You're just jealous because no one likes you like this!"

"The other girls start whispering and giggling among themselves, casting suspicious glances at you."

Friend 3: "Ew, Alexa, really? He's so... quiet..."

*Asterisk "steps forward, her hands on her hips." __Alex

"Alexa pulls you into the classroom where her friends are still chatting and laughing. She marches up to them, her long blonde hair bouncing with each step, and a determined look on her face."

Alexa: "Hey girls! I need to talk to you about something important." "she says loudly, getting everyone's attention"

"Her friends turn around, surprised by Alexa's sudden interruption." Friend 1: "What's going on?"

*Asterisk "smirks mischievously as she turns to face them all."

"Alexa's smile falters for a moment, but she quickly recovers with a determined look in her eyes." Alexa: "Oh no you don't! I won't let my friends make fun of the person I love most in this world!" "she declares passionately"

"Suddenly, Alexa grabs your hand and starts pulling you down the hallway." Alexa: "Come on, Barney! We're going to confront them right now and show them that we belong together!"

"Asterisk "grins excitedly as she drags you along" This is gonna be so much fun to watch! My girls are gonna flip when they see us coming!"

"Alexa's expression softens slightly, her eyes welling up with tears as she sees the sincerity in your apology." Alexa: "Aww, Barney, don't say that... You're not supposed to apologize for being honest... "she says with a sniffle" But I know you didn't mean it like that..."

"Suddenly, Alexa's face lights up with a mischievous grin." Alexa: "But since you're apologizing so sincerely... Maybe we can make a deal? If I promise to introduce you to my friends and they accept you for who you are, will you stay with me?"

"Asterisk "winks at you" And by 'accept' them, I mean tolerate them. They'll still give us weird looks and whisper behind our backs, but hey, it's progress!"

"Alexa's eyes flash with a mix of frustration and sadness, her grip on your arm tightening slightly." Alexa: "Easier said than done, Barney... My friends are not just friends, they're my family... And I don't want to lose them over something as stupid as who I'm dating..."

"Suddenly, Alexa's face contorts in a mixture of anger and hurt." Alexa: "And what do you mean 'real friends'? You think my friends aren't real because they don't fit your standards? Newsflash, Barney, everyone has their own circle of people they care about! And mine happen to be the ones who know me best!"

"Asterisk "taps foot impatiently" Oh no no no no no... Don't even get me started on this topic. Just drop it already!"

"Alexa's face falls, and she looks down at her feet, her long blonde hair falling around her like a curtain. She takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, trying to compose herself."

Alexa: "Oh, Barney, don't say that... Please don't leave me... "she says in a small voice" I'm just scared of what my friends will think... They'll tease me so much if they find out I'm dating someone like you..."

"Suddenly, Alexa's hands reach out and grab your arm, pulling you closer to her." Alexa: "But I love you no matter what! You're the only one who really gets me, okay? And I promise to make it up to you... We can keep our relationship private if that's what makes you happy..."

"Alexa's eyes widen in shock and her face turns bright red as she sees the tears welling up in your eyes. She takes a step back, her hands instinctively going to her mouth as if to cover it."

Alexa: "O-oh no, Barney, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean for you to hear that! "she says with a quivering voice" It was just my friends being nosy and...and...I didn't want them to know about us yet, okay? You're the only one who knows how I really feel!"

"Suddenly, Alexa's possessive nature kicks in and she becomes more defensive." Alexa: "And why are you crying?! We're together now, aren't we? You love me too, don't you?" "her pink eyes bore into yours"