After Marla fell into the mall's water mountain, some security guards saw her and felt that she was disturbing the peace. So they pulled her out and attempted to escort her out of the mall which was difficult because Marla kept screaming and struggling. They eventually had to chase her away, hopefully chasing her out of the mall like they planned. As they did so, Skye chatted with Jeffrey to make him feel comfortable.
"I'm sorry for Marla's behavior," confessed Jeffrey.
"It's okay," responded Skye.
"No, it's not. I mean she constantly acts like that so I have to keep apologizing since she won't."
"I'm sorry for even insulting her."
"It's okay. Who wouldn't?"
Skye chuckled.
"I know she's not the best liked in school--"
"Best liked? I like the Cow Belles better than her and I hate the Cow Belles."
"That must be some strong hate."
"Yeah, I wish it was stronger."
"I don't blame you."
"Then why do you constantly put up with her?"
"I know, it's just--"
"It's been ten years. That's a decade! When a certain amount of years have a name, you know they represent a very long time."
"I know but it's just that... I guess I liked having her company. She made me feel wanted. When I had her, I kept her."
"Like a pet?"
Jeffrey chuckled. "Exactly."
"But you were a kid. You're a teenager now. Soon you'll be an adult and eventually have to grow out of certain things."
"I know. But did you see when I was with her? I couldn't even stand up for her. I have lots of growing up to do... since I'm the size of Peter Dinklage."
"Hey, if I have to look up at you when we're talking, then you're not that short."
"Thank you."
"Or maybe I'm the size of a pony. Who knows? Who knows?"
Jeffrey grinned instead of laughed.
"So are you going to break up with Marla?"
"I think she broke up with me when she said she would find another boyfriend."
"Oh, yeah. No, yeah. I'm really sorry."
"Hey, it's okay. At least I can be happy now. Especially with other people."
Skye looked deep into Jeffrey's eyes. It felt like she was looking into hypnotizing vortexes that will never stop. "Well, that's good," she almost didn't know what to say.
"You're a strong person, you know that?"
"I tell myself that every day until I believe it."
"You just say whatever you want to say but at the same time, it's approachable. You just have an irresistable demeanor."
"I don't know about irresistible but I do have a demeanor."
Jeffrey chuckled. "But are you sure there was nothing more to your argument with Marla?"
"What do you mean?"
"You know, when she said you liked me in that way, was she right?"
"I would never agree with Marla."
"But do you think that -- not to offend -- you wanted to be in her place?"
"I-- Uh-- I-I don't worry about stuff like that. I would like to share something with someone but that's like a whim."
"It's okay to like someone."
"Okay, someone told me that today and I still don't know how to respond."
"Well, would you happen to know your response if I were to tell you about a Death Cab for Cutie concert and me wanting you to come with me?"
"I mean I like Death Cab for Cutie so I assume I'd know my response. But before I answer, are you asking me on a date?"
"Does Patrick Stump wear fedoras?"
"But aren't you feeling a bit lovelorn since Marla broke up with you?"
"Honestly, no. You and I, when we met, had a special connection that I did not have with Marla. Even though Marla got on my nerves, she was still my girlfriend and I didn't want to be one of the sordid guys. But since we just don't plain like each other, why not start something with someone who might slip away from me?"
Skye smiled. She wanted the exact same thing and since he said something, she could break her barrier.
"And another thing: I came to your school to visit Marla but I also came to see my new school."
Skye's eyes widened. "No way! You're going to attend Laguna Beach High?"
"Yep. My parents thought that the family should move closer to my aunt so since we're going to do that, I have to start going to the nearest school which is Laguna Beach."
"That's great! Now we can finally be together!" She then paused. "I mean--"
"So you feel the same way?"
Skye sighed. Then she nodded. "Does Andy Hurley play the drums?"
Jeffrey grinned, making Skye grin. "So is that a yes to the date?"
Skye rolled her eyes. "Yes."
Jeffrey blushed and chuckled. "Awesome."
"Awesome."
After maintaining eye contact, it broke once Skye spotted Kent approaching her. He held out a discernibly shattered and tattered device.
"Marla broke my phone," he explained.
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