Lizzie's crushes on celebrities were as varied as the shows on Netflix—she had a new heartthrob with every series she watched.
"The guy who sings 'Between the Mountains and the Rivers'! You know, that heartthrob!" Lizzie started humming a few lines, her voice floating through the room, "Falling petals in the rain, your beauty swaying. The scent of flowers in the air, memories of past love awaken. I'd willingly become duckweed, resting at the heart of the lake..."
Anthea, smiling, joined in the enthusiasm, "I really like him too."
"That just proves great minds think alike! I've bought all his albums. Have you, Annie?" Lizzie asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Anthea nodded, "Pretty much the same here."
Just then, Lizzie turned to Tanya, "Tanya, we're heading into the battlefield tomorrow. Don't you want to confess your feelings to him? I think you two would be a great match!"
Tanya shook her head, "Better not."
She didn't have the courage to confess. What if she got rejected? That would be too embarrassing!
"I could ask for his number for you if you're too shy!" Lizzie offered.
Tanya quickly grabbed Lizzie's hand, "Lizzie, please don't stir things up!"
Seeing her reaction, Lizzie couldn't help but say, "Lizzie, you're usually so brave. You're not even afraid of cockroaches. I'm just talking about asking for his number. What's there to be afraid of? Start chatting on social media, and who knows? He might fall for you over time."
Lizzie gave Tanya a meaningful wink when she mentioned the possibility of growing affection over time.
Tanya's cheeks, already a bit flushed, turned a deeper shade of red. She pinched Lizzie lightly, "Lizzie..."
Anthea was puzzled, "Is there something wrong with growing affection over time?"
"Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing you!" Lizzie patted Tanya's hand, "Whenever you're ready, just let me know, and I'll get his number for you."
"Thank you, Lizzie."
"What are you thanking me for? That's what friends are for! Since we're heading into battle tomorrow, how about we go out for a meal tonight to celebrate?"
Anthea nodded, "Sure, we could go to my place."
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