Clara and Tanek
Clara felt a touch of guilt. She had taken so much for granted. She had loving, protective parents, a school for students like her and friends. She still felt sorry for herself often, for the changes in her life, the way she'd been bullied in her past and generally feeling like she wouldn't ever truly belong anywhere. It had all been nothing compared to what others had gone through.
"It's okay." She murmured, not wanting to make him feel any worse. "Do you want to talk about?" She gave him a kind smile. "If not, you could tell me about your future instead. Any exciting plans for after the dance?"