Bittersweet Candy Bowl

63. On the Sidelines, original chapter posted 12/10/13

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*Lucy runs up to Tess and Mike, smiling.*
Lucy: Hey! Whatcha talking about?
*Mike’s expression sours.*

*Mike looks back to Tess, deliberately ignoring Lucy.*
Mike: But the last track.. it’s amazing!
Tess: Mm?
Mike: You really should try ’em out!
*Lucy looks confused.*

*Lucy stops in place, staring in disbelief.*
Tess: Well, I guess I could see if I could download an album..
Mike: Yeah! Start with the second..

*Lucy stands alone, looking crushed.*

*Tess glances back at Lucy.*

Tess: That wasn’t very nice of you.
*Mike looks back at Tess.*

*Silent, Mike looks forward again, annoyed.*

*Lucy stands alone on the track.*

*Augustus watches from afar.*

*He gets back to his book.*
Augustus: She just doesn’t learn.