Bittersweet Candy Bowl

35. Under Pressure, original chapter posted 3/17/07

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Transcript

*Abbey stands awkwardly in the hallway, looking concerned.*

*Daisy blushes, looking confused.*
Daisy: Abbey..?

*Abbey approaches her and points to her nose.*
Abbey: Is your nose feeling any better?
*Daisy puts her hand to her mouth.*
Daisy: Ahh.. yes.. So you saw me..

*Abbey looks off to the side.*
Abbey: Daisy.. is there something wrong? I just..

*Abbey recalls Daisy sitting in class looking sad.*
Abbey: You were gone during lunch again.. and when I saw you in class it seemed like you were somewhere else..

*Daisy blushes, looking unsure.*
Daisy: I’ve been fine, really!
Abbey: You haven’t, Daisy. You’ve been listening to that older kid, haven’t you?

*Abbey looks at her with quiet concern.*
Abbey: The one who says he’s willing to give you what you wanted..

Abbey: What has he been telling you? Are you sure he’s not out for something himself?
*Daisy, feeling isolated, clutches her hand to her chest.*
Daisy: Ahh.. um.. he’s harmless, really!

*Abbey crosses his arms, unconvinced.*
Abbey: He’s not exactly “harmless” if he’s the reason you pulled that stunt with Michael earlier, is he? What did he tell you to do?
*Daisy, frowns, offended.*

*Daisy makes a trembling fist.*
Daisy: H-he didn’t tell me anything! You wouldn’t understand anyway! Other girls do that kind of thing and nobody stops them!

*Daisy, blushing deeply, starts to look annoyed.*
Daisy: I-I can do what I want to do without having to explain myself to you, okay?!

*Abbey remains unconvinced.*
Abbey: And you’re certain you’re not just going to end up frustrated and guilty? Look, Daisy, I’m not trying to manipulate you.. I’m just worried somebody else is..
*Daisy’s eyes widen in concern.*

Abbey: Somebody who wants you to act like someone you’re not..
*Daisy shouts in anger.*
Daisy: S-SHUTTUP!! What would YOU know about who I am?!

*Daisy storms off.*
Daisy: Just leave me alone and worry about YOURSELF!
*Abbey calls after her, looking worried.*
Abbey: Daisy!

*Abbey watches Daisy walk away. She’s shaking.*

*Abbey looks resigned.*
Abbey: …

*Abbey, deeply frustrated, lowers his head and slowly raises a fist.*
Abbey: …

*He grits his teeth.*
Abbey: He’s setting her up for something.. I know it.