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Some months have passed. Clive was initially a bit depressed, with how things ended with Linda, but after a few stressful months of tests, projects and all sorts of evaluations, he's doing better. Term 3 was very exhausting. Right now, it's November, and Term 4 is being surprisingly chill. The finish line of secondary school is near. But right now, it's a sunny saturday afternoon, and Clive is at the train station, waiting for Leonard. The two wanna go to the Gold Coast, see their new school, and submit their applications.
[Clive's phone rings. He answers it, and starts talking to Leonard]
Clive: Hey mate, what's taking you so long?
Leonard: I tripped over a dog's leash.
Clive: Jeez, you alright?
Leonard: Yep, but it delayed me.
Clive: How the fuck did that even happen?
Leonard: I'll explain in a bit.
Clive: The train will be here in 10 minutes. You might wanna hurry up.
Leonard: Relax, I'll be there in time.
Clive: Alright, see you in a few minutes, I guess.
[Clive hangs up the phone, and in the remaining minutes, walks around the station as he waits for the train. He then notices Noah and Saskia trying to purchase a train ticket at the ticket counter]
Clive: Bruh, those two... What are the odds.
[He stares at them, and notices that they were in a quite peculiar situation]
Saskia: It was your turn to pay for the tickets.
Noah: No, it wasn't. I'm pretty sure it was your turn.
Saskia: Well, I didn't bring my wallet.
Noah: Shit, I didn't bring mine either.
Counter Lady: Well, without money, you obviously won't be able to get a ticket.
Noah: Can't you make an exception? We're regular users of this train station.
Saskia: (gives him a "shut up" stare and then turns to the counter lady) Pardon my boyfriends manners... Listen, if you get us two free tickets, I can get you to one of my concerts for fr...
Counter Lady: (interrupting her) Listen, I don't have time to deal with this, so you two either pay for the tickets, or get out.
[Clive was watching]
Clive: (confused) What the fuck do I do?... Ugh, guess I'll have to save their asses.
[They kept trying to bribe the lady]
Noah: Listen, I can create a cartoon character based on you...
Counter Lady: (interrupting him) Do I have to call security?
[Clive shows up from behind Noah and Saskia, catching them off guard]
Clive: You won't have to, I'll pay for their tickets.
Noah: (visibly confused) W-what?
Counter Lady: Well, if this gentleman is really willing to pay for your tickets, then yes, you can have them.
Saskia: (nervous laughter) Okay, you don't have to do this...
Clive: (interrupting her) But I want to. Tickets are on me.
[Clive pays and the lady gives them tickets. Clive then goes back to where he was, as Noah and Saskia follow him, walking away from the ticket counter]
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The Private Servers of Life 2
Fiksi RemajaIt's been a year since Noah left. His former best friend, Clive Wallace has tried to move on, but his life seems to have hit a dead end. After a few nostalgia trips and a terrible breakup, he crossed paths with Eddie again, who tried to convince him...
