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Started January 12, 2019 by @blue_topaz

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Gwen cracked a grin. “Because I have so few friends that I’m actually just dragging you around everywhere.” She rubbed her arm, feeling a bit self conscious.

(That’s a whole mood right there)

Standing, Marla gave a slightly shaky shrug, swallowing. “It’s fine, I don’t have many friends either. Where are we going?”

Gwen shrugged as well. “Your choice this time.” She smiled warmly. “Do you want me to call a doctor or something? You uh… you look a little shaken up.”

“Oh it’s fine— I’m fine. Sorry.” Maria quickly averted her eyes, pretending to be deeply in thought. “Uh, have you ever been to the top of the South Side?”

Gwen shook her head, now slightly curious. “What’s up there?”

“It’s this really big lake, beautiful too. There are huge steppingstones running all the way across in a sort of interlocking pattern…” Makra trailed off. “Come on, why don’t I just show you? We can feed the swans.”

“We have swans?” Gwen was already one hundred percent on board with this new plan.

(Gwen is meeeee)

“Yeah— you didn’t know?” Finally regaining what little confidence she’d had before her slip-up, Marla grinned. “C’mon, I’ll show you.”

Gwen broke into a wide smile. “You think we’ll have time before class?” She fretted nervously, looking at Marla.

(XD)

“Yeah— we’ve got plenty.” Marla featured towards the door. “Shall we?”

Gwen nodded, walking out. She did her best to disguise the spring in her step. “I’ve never seen a swan up close before. From far away, yeah, but to feed one! Is that allowed? I feel like it’s some hidden secret thing.”

Marla could practically feel her mood skyrocket along with Gwen’s excitement. She grinned, removing the two elastic bands in her hair and slipping them both onto her wrist. “Yeah, it’s allowed, people do it all the time.”

“I can’t believe I never knew this.” Gwen shook her head with wonder. “I feel very blessed and very lied to right now.” She admitted, unable to hide her grin.

“Well, I didn’t know about the wonders of Treetop until now,” she replied with an amused smile. “But I get what you mean.”

“It’s a whole new world.” Gwen exaggerated. “I feel just like a Disney Princess. Magic flowers, bam. Talking animals? There’s like three pigeons who tolerate me, so close enough. I’m lacking in the dress department though.” She frowned.

Marla laughed for the third time that day— what was happening to her? She was relaxed, smiling causally, cracking jokes. AKA, not acting like her usual self at all. “I can identify with what you’re saying here.”

Geen smiled, relieved to have gotten a good reaction. “We can do that next time. Ballgown shopping.” She laughed, trying to imagine the situation. “I’ll be totally useless, but I’m up for the challenge.”

Marla snorted. “I’d never wear it, just hide in my room the whole day and admire it.”

“I would absolutely strut around campus in a ballgown if I could. It would do wonders for my self esteem.” Gwen exclaimed, dramatically flipping her hair. “Besides you already rock the whole dress thing.” She waved Marla off.

(It’s almost 3am and I have school tomorrow.. sorry, but I should probably sleep. Gnight, will you be on tomorrow?)

Marla’s heart skipped a beat, best rushing to her cheeks. “O-Oh— thank you. Thanks. I, uh, I’m sure you do too.”

(I totally get it! The only reason I’m awake right now is because I’m multitasking while I write an essay. I’ll be on tomorrow night probably starting around 3 PM.)

Gwen shrugged. “I’m more of a flannel shirts and jeans kinda girl.” She shrugged. “You never know, I guess.”

(Oof
G’morning)

“You never know,” Marla agreed, thinking that Gwen would, in fact, look gorgeous in a gown.

Gwen attempted to contain her excitement as they walked. She had noticed the extra dandelions growing through the sidewalk cracks wherever she stepped. “How many swans are there?” She asked curiously.

(Morning!)

(How’re you?)

Marla took notice as well, a soft smile on her lips as more and more yellow flowers popped up. “I haven’t counted, but definitely more than ten. Most are white, but there’s one black one that I’ve seen.”

(It’s been a busy day, so tired. Just so you know I won’t be on much from around 1-3:30. How’re you?)

Gwen’s jaw dropped. “I didn’t even know swans loeved together! It’s like magic! Well it probably is but…” She trailed off, shrugging.

(got it, and you should probably get some rest tonight
I almost threw up several times this morning, which might sound awful but it means no school. So yeah. Lol)

"Yeah, probably." Marla stifled a giggle, afraid she'd sound annoying. "We'll be there in a few minutes…"

(got it, and you should probably get some rest tonight
I almost threw up several times this morning, which might sound awful but it means no school. So yeah. Lol)

"Yeah, probably." Marla stifled a giggle, afraid she'd sound annoying. "We'll be there in a few minutes…"

(I definitely will, luckily I don’t have that much homework tonight. I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well! Although I’m glad you got to escape from school for a day!)

“Cool.” Gwen allowed herself to lapse into silence and enjoy the breeze as they walked.