Steven: *drinks a Diet Pepsi*

Mary: *folding her arms, and gives Steven a stern look*

Steven: Yeah?

Mary: I was told you read my diary?

Steven: Who ratted me out?

Mary: Paul did. He saw you glancing at my entries. And, don't try to lie yourself out of it.

Steven: Sorry. Can we just move on? *still drinking his soda, his apology not sincere*

Mary: Steven, you read my private diary. I can't just let you get away with it, unscathed. I'm gonna have to beat you up.

Steven: Oh, um..... Well.... *fake coughs*

Mary: You okay?

Steven: *still fake coughing* No!! Darn soda went down the wrong tube! *making his coughs more convincing* I'm gonna die!

Mary: Oh dear! *pats his back*

Steven: *stops fake coughing and acts like he is catching his breath* Jeez!

Mary: You okay, now?

Steven: Yes, I'm okay. That soda did a number on me.

Mary: Yeah, you should definitely be careful. You sure you're okay?

Steven: Yes.

Mary: Are you positive? *smirks*

Steven: A hundred percent.

Mary: Good! *beats up Steven*

Steven: *getting beat up*

Paul: Those coughs weren't as convincing as he made them out to be!

Mary: *still beating up Steven*

Steven: *still getting beat up*

This story was written on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023.

A/N Nice try, Steven! You'll do anything to get out of a pinch! 😂😂😂😂 Don't be a silent reader. Please leave feedback. Thanks.