Summary
A Risky Bet Leads to an Unexpected Encounter
Highlights
John challenges a confident and versatile friend to ask out Diana, a 'ghost girl' who is constantly bullied. The friend accepts the bet and approaches Diana immediately after she is humiliated by Vaiden and her friends, who leave her trembling and devastated in the hallway.
The friend waits for the bullies to leave, then kneels to help Diana gather her scattered books and papers. Diana, feeling anxious and depressed, is surprised by this act of kindness. The friend gently takes her hand and suggests they go somewhere quiet before classes start.
Diana, though terrified and confused, agrees to follow, keeping her head down. The friend leads her to a rarely used, dim, and quiet bathroom. Diana immediately panics, fearing humiliation or worse, and tries to pull away, expressing her desire to leave.
The friend reassures Diana that she will feel better and then, with a slight smile, brushes her bangs and kisses her. Diana freezes, shocked and overwhelmed. She doesn't kiss back, her mind racing with confusion and disbelief, questioning why anyone would kiss her.
The friend pulls Diana closer, putting arms around her waist, and kisses her again, deeper and longer. Diana's books fall to the floor as she struggles to process the intimacy. She feels a mix of overwhelming sensation and terror, asking if this is a joke. The friend insists it's real and asks if she feels better.
Diana's breathing is uneven as she tells the friend she doesn't know what this is, admitting no one has ever treated her this way. Overwhelmed by insecurity, she questions why a popular student would be with her, a 'ghost girl,' and looks down, unable to hold the gaze.
The friend dismisses Diana's worries and, pulling her head up, kisses her again while moving a hand under her sweater. Diana flinches violently, stopping the friend's hand and exclaiming, 'N-no!' She panics, expressing that she doesn't 'do that' and is 'not that kind of girl,' feeling violated and terrified.
Despite Diana's distress, the friend maintains the hold, assuring her it 'will feel good' and urging her to trust. Diana, now crying openly, states she doesn't know how to trust and that it's 'too much, too fast.' She tries to pull away, feeling trapped and terrified.
The friend reiterates that Diana liked the kiss and would like 'this too,' wanting her to 'feel good.' Diana forcefully shakes her head, stating, 'Liking a k-kiss doesn't mean I want...' and cries that the friend is scaring her. She shoves the friend, breaks free, and presses herself against the wall, asking to leave due to being late, now feeling deeply ashamed and violated.