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It’s been a while since I last wrote a story in dialogue format x.x
I want to apologize in advance to anyone reading this, especially if you're from Northern Ireland or the UK. These characters are meant to be from Northern Ireland. I don’t speak English fluently; I’m just a Spaniard trying to learn with limited help from Google. I’d be grateful for any advice on how to improve what’s written.
It was a typical day: cloudy and cold, with the constant threat of rain. Classes passed without incident, and as usual, Evelyn was one of the last to leave the classroom. Her friend Kara waited patiently for her.
As they left school, Kara asked Evelyn to wait for a moment as she wanted to stop by the convenience store for a coffee. That afternoon, they were heading to Evelyn's house to study. While Evelyn waited alone, Andrea appeared unexpectedly and shoved her roughly, causing her to fall to the ground.
With a sneer, Andrea leaned over Evelyn, who was trying to get up.
—Look who’s here, the same old daft wee eejit.
Trembling with fear, Evelyn could barely speak. Her eyes showed her terror as she instinctively raised a hand to protect herself. Words stuck in her throat.
Andrea relished the scene and, with a cruel smile, crouched to her level.
—What's the craic, ya wee freak? Can’t you pick yerself up?
Evelyn's voice came out as an inaudible murmur. Her body shook, and she desperately sought help with her eyes, as if trapped in a nightmare.
Andrea stood up, crossing her arms, and looked at her with disdain.
—Pathetic, are ye that weak ye can’t even speak? —With a swift motion, she kicked Evelyn in the side.
Evelyn let out a cry of pain, trying to hold back tears.
At that moment, Kara exited the store and saw everything: how Andrea had kicked her friend on the ground and how she was mercilessly mocking her. Outraged, Kara dropped her coffee and quickly moved towards them, placing herself between Evelyn and her bully.
Andrea let out a chuckle and, with sarcasm in her voice, said:
—Oh, look who’s rocked up, the big knight in shining armour lookin' for her damsel in distress.
—Enough of that! Why don't you pick on someone your own size? —Kara exclaimed, her voice full of fury.
Andrea tried to maintain her arrogant stance, but her eyes showed caution.
—Calm your knickers Kara, I was only messing with Evie.
Kara wasn't fooled.
—Yeah, 'cause kicking someone when they're down is just fucking hilarious —she replied with biting sarcasm.
Andrea shrugged, trying to appear indifferent.
—Ah, it's no big deal. She’ll be grand. Anyway, if she can’t handle a wee shove, what’s she gonna do in life? It’s all for her own good, like.
—Do you really believe that? —Kara's anger was growing—. All you do is hurt her because you're insecure. —She stepped forward, forcing Andrea to step back—. If you really cared, you'd stop bullying her and find another way to deal with your insecurities.
Andrea raised an eyebrow and let out a mocking laugh.
—Insecurity? I dunno what yer on about. I'm just havin' a bit of craic with her, not like I’m really hurtin' her. Besides, it’s her own fault; if she was a bit tougher, I wouldn’t be able to wind her up so easy.
—You're definitely hurting her! You just enjoy seeing her suffer. And it's not her fault she's kind and shy; that's just who she is! —Kara let out a frustrated huff.
Andrea's smile faded slightly.
—Huh? are ya sweet on her or what? Right, I’ll leave your wee girlfriend alone for today, then.—With one last provocative comment, she walked away.
The mention of the word "girlfriend" made Evelyn's body tense even more. Her eyes widened slightly, and although she was still on the ground, she could feel her heart pounding in her chest. Her cheeks flushed slightly with nervous embarrassment.
Once Andrea was far enough away, Kara turned to her friend, still on the ground. She crouched down and offered her hand.
—Come on, get up —she said kindly but firmly.
Evelyn looked up, still scared, and took her friend's hand. Once on her feet, she leaned against the wall, massaging her aching side.
Kara grimaced as she saw her friend rubbing her side.
—Are you alright? Does it hurt? —she asked, concerned.
—I'm fine —muttered Evelyn, embarrassed by her lack of strength—. It just hurts a little. We can still go to my house to study.
Kara sighed and nodded, offering her an encouraging smile.
—Let's go to your house. —She walked beside her, matching her slow pace.
As they walked, it was clear that Evelyn was still shaken. She kept her eyes down and her steps were unsteady. When they arrived at the house, Evelyn took out her keys and unlocked the door. The house was silent, indicating her mother wasn't home.
Once inside, Kara helped Evelyn settle on the couch.
—Do you want something for the pain? Water, ice? —she asked, looking for something that could help.
Evelyn shook her head, still trying to regain her composure.
—I'm alright. Thanks for standing up for me —she said with a shy smile.
Kara nodded and sat down next to her.
—Always. No one has the right to treat you like that. You're strong, even if you don't see it now. You're not alone.
Evelyn felt warmth in her heart at her friend's words. Despite the fear and pain, she knew she could count on Kara. And that friendship, that unconditional support, was what truly mattered.
Ft. characters from left to right:
Evelyn, Kara
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