compliment.
Derrick simply shrugged off the
Could you at least show a sign of being nice?

By the way, I was never good at bowling. I hit a seven, but the pins were split apart; meaning I had to choose one side or the other. In the end, I ended up going in between and missing both.

Damn I suck.

While sitting down next to Derrick, I inquire: "What's your relationship with Alice?"

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"Former-"

"An ex?!"
"Crush."

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Oh. So it was like that. It was understandable. Alice was pretty, friendly, outgoing, intelligent, witty, and resourceful. Her personality was one that allowed many to relate to. For an antisocial person, this would be an ideal.

Unfortunately, that dream was already crushed it seems.

However,

I couldn't help but notice the look in his eyes.

While he stared at her.

At the end of the day, Tonya made some new friends while Derrick acquired an acquaintance. My job here was done. I waved goodbye to everyone and made my way home.

Someone lightly tapped me

on my right shoulder.

"You used up all your cash didn't you?"

It was Derrick.

"How'd you know?" I asked.

"I peeked."

We talked while walking back.