Blondie//Isaac Garcia

10

Thalia scanned the crowded space during the free period, searching for her elusive sister, Jackie. Spotting Isaac, she approached him with a furrowed brow.

"Isaac, have you seen Jackie? I've been looking everywhere for her, Alex said she wasn't in class..." Thalia inquired, concern etching her features.

Isaac shook his head, his eyes widening in genuine surprise. "No, I haven't seen her. Maybe she's in the library or something?"

Frowning, Thalia sighed, "I've checked there already. Thanks, though." She turned to leave when a friend of Isaac's chimed in with a sly grin.

"Isaac, you're lucky to live with that hot chick. Have you seen that ass? Bet you enjoy it, i just hope not to much." He said.

Thalia felt a surge of annoyance, but she held her composure. Isaac shot his friend a warning look before turning to Thalia with a tight smile.

"Sorry about that, Thalia. He can't resist making stupid comments."

Her patience waning, Thalia responded, "It's fine, Isaac. I'll keep looking for Jackie." She walked away, leaving Isaac with a lingering sense of frustration.

As Thalia continued her search, Isaac couldn't shake off the comment made by his friend. Irritation built up within him until he finally approached Thalia again and they went home with Alex and Kiley cause it turned out not only Jackie was missing but even Danny and cole.

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Thalia gripped the controller, eyes fixed on the screen as the virtual battlefield unfolded. Isaac, Nathan, and Lee were deep into the video game, their focus intense. Thalia's character moved swiftly, dodging attacks and launching counterattacks with precision.

Isaac, a mischievous grin on his face, couldn't resist teasing Thalia. "Come on, blondie, is that the best you've got? My grandma could play better than this!"

Thalia rolled her eyes, determined to prove him wrong. "Save the trash talk for someone who cares, Isaac. You'll be eating those words soon enough."

Nathan chimed in with a laugh. "Guys, can we focus on the mission? We're getting our butts kicked here."

Ignoring Nathan's plea, Isaac continued needling Thalia. "I bet you can't even find the attack button, blondie. Maybe you should stick to something more your speed, like a coloring book."

Thalia's competitive spirit flared. "You're about to regret saying that, Isaac." Her character unleashed a barrage of powerful moves, catching Isaac off guard.

Lee, who had been quietly observing, couldn't help but join in the banter. "Looks like Thalia's schooling you, Isaac. Maybe you should enroll in her gaming academy."

Isaac, now on the defensive, tried to recover his bravado. "Beginner's luck! Let's see if you can keep up."

The virtual battle intensified, each player engrossed in the game. Thalia's skills spoke louder than words as she executed a flawless combo, leaving Isaac's character defeated.

Thalia leaned back with a triumphant smile. "Who's schooling who now, Isaac?"

Isaac, grinning in defeat, acknowledged her prowess. "Okay, okay, you got me this time. But let's see if you can handle the next level."

The banter continued, the competitive energy fueling their gaming session. As the virtual world echoed with victory and defeat, laughter filled the room, making it clear that, in the end, the teasing was all in good fun.

Isaac, determined to turn the tide, focused intensely on the game. With strategic moves and well-timed attacks, he managed to claim victory in the next round. A triumphant grin spread across his face as he turned to Thalia.