Thumper chuckled at her buzzfeed results, not one to sit down in front of the computer, really ever unless someone dragged him to. He did like the show, it was heart warming in the right places, but what did it for him was how practical they set up their guests for life. It didn’t have to be complicated. Small changes were amazing stepping stones, and Thumper lived his life that way everyday. He pulled back to let her rummage or they would be here all day, not that it mattered being with Missy, but he’d much rather get into something active soon.
“It is special, I try to remember that,” he added, his attention drifted through the store, but it didn’t stay long before he was leaning on a clothes rack, gaze intent on her profile. A soft smile tugged on the edges of his lips, picturing her studying and attacking him through a screen while she complained. He secretly looked forward to it.
“I will be busy, but never enough to miss watching you stuff your cheeks to a cute round shape,” he teased. “I will have my senior project to worry about– and if I happen to make lead this year…” He paused just to let that settle on his own thoughts. He only admitted his senior goals to Michael, the very idea of being in the number one spot frightening as much as exciting. Thumper wondered what Missy would think about that. If he got it, would she be proud of him or start to think him showing off?
“Well, I will probably be the one who needs pulled out of my head. I already have a rough idea of my schedule next semester, and it’s going to be exhausting,”
"you know, i thought the show was just going to be overhyped,” missy continued as she browsed. “but actually, i found myself crying very frequently. you would probably be embarrassed if you saw me,” a slight blush creeped up her face. she finally decided on a slightly tropical looking printed shirt, a fresh pair of jeans, and an according belt that matched. she was satisfied with her choice, “this is the perfect summer look i think.” she handed the clothes to him and raised her eyebrows in anticipation, “if it looks horrible, i’ll just admit that i’m not as good at fashion as i think i am –– although i’m hoping that i won’t have to say that.”
as she gazed at him she could see the burden of stress growing the more he thought about it. “i’ll always make time for you and be there for you, so i hope your busy schedule doesn’t make you forget that !” she rubbed his arm with care. “honestly, it beats me why they’re sleeping on your talent ! i’m confident that you will get the lead this year. you are the most artistic person i know plus you have a ton of experience. who else can beat you ?” tae was one of the people in her life that she thought to be a genuinely good person –– someone that she would always be rooting for and wishing only the best. “you can always crash on my couch or something. i’ll even stay up with you whenever you need to study last minute for a test !” her eyes lit up at the prospect of spending more time together.