Lilly

Part 2

"I can teach you."

"I already have a teacher."

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As they stepped into the elevator, Fronnie couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity. He had heard stories about the Pizzaplex, the gleaming home of the Glamrocks, but had never been there himself. The elevator's walls were a nice silver, and the light was a soft glow, not the harsh, flickering neon of the old pizzeria. The buttons had cartooney pictures of the Glamrock behind the numbers, which he thought was a cute touch. "So, what's the Pizzaplex like?" he asked, his voice filled with anticipation.

"You're about to find out." Lilly said with a smirk, her eyes sparkling with mischief. She pressed a button, and the elevator started going up.

The sudden jolt of the elevator moving caused Fronnie to jump, his eyes widening with a mix of fear and excitement. "Woh-"

Lilly giggled at Fronnie's reaction, her grip on his hand tightening slightly to comfort him. "It's okay," she assured him, her voice a gentle whisper. "The elevator's totally safe. We ride it all the time." The elevator ascended smoothly, the lights flickering rhythmically in tune with the whirring of the motor. The walls were adorned with vibrant posters of her parents' band in their prime, and she couldn't help but feel a swell of pride.

Fronnie took a deep breath, his eyes darting around the elevator, trying to take in all the vibrant sights. His heart was racing, but not just from the elevator ride. Being this close to Lilly, feeling her warm hand in his, it was like the first time he heard the opening chords of his favorite song. He had never felt this way before. He started to feel... hot. "Are elevators usually this warm?" he asked, his voice cracking slightly.

"Hm, it's not that warm in here." Lilly's voice was gentle, but she couldn't help noticing the sudden change in Fronnie's demeanor. She studied him for a moment, noticing the way his cheeks had taken on a slightly red hue, and his eyes kept darting to the side, avoiding her gaze. She wondered if he was okay. She was about to say something, but the elevator dinged, and the doors slid open, causing her to let go of Fronnie's hand out of excitement and rushed out of the elevator. "C'mon!"

Fronnie took a deep breath, about to step out of the elevator, but he felt Max's eyes on him. "What?"

Max had noticed the way Fronnie had reacted to Lilly's touch and couldn't help but smirk. "You have a cruth on my thithter."

Fronnie's cheeks grew even hotter as he stepped out of the elevator. He looked at Max with a mix of shock and embarrassment. "What? No," he said quickly, his voice squeaking. "We just met."

"It'th called love at firtht thight," Max said with a knowing smirk.

Fronnie felt his cheeks burning under Max's knowing gaze. He stumbled over his words, trying to deny the sudden rush of emotions he had never experienced before.

"Hey, you guys coming?"

Fronnie's eyes snapped to Lilly's voice, and he quickly composed himself. He didn't want to admit to Max that he might have a point. "Yeah, I'm just... admiring the decor," he said lamely, gesturing to the elevator's walls.

Lilly's eyes met Max's for a moment, and she could see the mischief dancing in his gaze. She knew that look all too well. He had figured out something and wasn't going to let it go without teasing about it. She rolled her eyes and stepped out of the elevator, pulling Fronnie along with her. The hallway outside was brightly lit, with neon lights lining the floor. The walls were adorned with murals of her parents' band members in various fun and playful scenarios. The smell of fresh pizza wafted down from the cafe. "Come on, it's this way," she said, leading them through the corridor.