Bittersweet Candy Bowl

37. A Different Side, original chapter posted 7/4/07

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*Daisy sighs. She wears a sweater over her uniform.*
Daisy: …

*Daisy starts walking away.*
Daisy: Guess it’ll be a pretty lonely Easter break..

*Jessica waves to get Daisy’s attention. Rachel smiles beside her.*
Jessica: Hey! Daisy, was it?

*Daisy’s eyes are big and dark. She looks nervously at Jessica.*
Daisy: .. Yeah?
Jessica: We just wanted to, well.. to thank you!
Daisy: Thank me?

*Jessica puts her hands on her hips. She smiles widely.*
Jessica: Yeah! For a freshman, you’re not so bad!
*Rachel grins.*
Rachel: You really stuck it to that kid back there! hee hee

*Daisy’s eyes go big.*
Daisy: Huh.. did I?
Jessica: Yeah! You’re pretty cool in our book.
Daisy: Oh, wow, thank you!

*Katie appears, holding two fingers up in a victory sign.*
Katie: Like- Danica!

*Daisy turns to face Katie and smiles, awkwardly.*
Daisy: It’s “Daisy”.
Katie: Like, whatever. I thought you were, like, sooo cool back there too!
Daisy: Hehe.. really..?

*Katie sneers.*
Katie: Fer shuure! Like, that trampy fashion nightmare, she had gone, like, far enough! That hair is, like, a total bird’s nest!
Daisy (thinking): Oh boy..

*Katie frowns at Daisy.*
Katie: Um, why aren’t you with your, like, normal friends, anyway?
*Daisy smiles, shyly.*
Daisy: After that, um, I don’t think they’d.. .. wanna talk to me..

*Jessica leans over.*
Jessica: Daisy, we’re heading to the mall this afternoon. You wanna come?
Daisy: .. M-me?

*Katie leans forward, stars in her eyes and sparkles surrounding her. Daisy eyes her nervously.*
Katie: ♥ SHOPPING? Why didn’t you, like, say so?! ♥
Daisy: Eep..!

Jessica: Who said you’re coming with us?
Katie: Like, I knew Debbie first!
Jessica: You can’t even remember her name!
*Daisy awkwardly smiles to herself, isolated from the others.*
Daisy: …

*Daisy giggles as Katie keeps arguing.*
Katie: But I, like, have coupons! Plenty for, like, everyone!!
Jessica: Well, alright.. (Freshmen..)
Daisy: Hehehe!

*Rachel approaches Daisy.*
Rachel: Have you been to the outlet center just past the turnpike? I bet we could find you something cute!
*Daisy blushes, putting her hand to her mouth.*
Daisy: Eh? Cute..?

*Rachel smiles.*
Rachel: Sure! You’re really pretty.. I know just the perfect store for you!

*Daisy clutches her hands together, eyes wide and glimmering. She’s surrounded by sparkles.*

[A black panel is shown as the scene transitions.]
Everyone: LET’S GO!!

Author commentary

Veronica: Aww, Rachel.. always a sweetheart, even though you were first introduced as an angry Tess-slapper. You are a thoughtful slapper!

Reader comments

Comment ID #8074

I see Daisy in a whole new light, why is she letting those guys get to her. I hope she go back to her old self sooner then later.

Notorious_D April 24, 2010, 8:37 PM EDT.

Comment ID #76647

I can kinda forgive Daisy, at least. She’s always played second fiddle and this obviously isn’t the real “her” we’re seeing right now. She’s just jumping at the chance to be noticed.

kate August 16, 2010, 12:29 PM EDT.