Rita let out a small gasp upon hearing Marcie's request, placing her hands on her hips.

"Well, why didn't you say so?" Rita asked in an almost knowing fashion. "I was almost done anyways! You know the dance room etiquette rules, Marcy, always let the next person take the room over once you finish ...

Well, now Rita knew what it would take to stop her insistent singing, the slamming of a door. Once the sound rippled through the room, Rita lost her balance, placing both feet in an awkward position. Not moving enough to cause some injury, but enough for her to wobble, at least for a little bit ...

ROUND TWO: REVISE!

Maggie glanced up at Beau, giving him a small chuckle in return. "Maybe I could! Maybe..."

Maggie paused for a brief moment, wondering how best to continue the question, what would even be the best way to do so after traveling down such an uncertain road?

"...can I ask you another question?"

Yeah ...

"Any bad really, any." Maggie nodded, as she increasingly doubted her own words. Was she really trying to ask Beau what would happen if he came across a toxic boyfriend? God, she felt awful asking this question. "I'm sorry, you don't need to answer it, let's talk about what else you'd like in them ...

Well, that was kinda what Maggie wanted to know, but not really. In actuality, she was wondering how Beau would handle a toxic boyfriend, as it had been something she had seen regarding relationships in Red Rock. No, it wasn’t as common compared to other high schools, yet it still happened all the ...

Maggie nodded to herself, keeping in mind the criteria Beau had for their, well, beau. Rock-climbing and camping, those were both very obvious answers for Beau. He had always been a fan of the outdoors and to him, these activities represented nature's spirit, the world at its finest. Yet, there was ...

First revision finished! It was...a lot to work on, but I think I've almost got her in a completely functionable manner. While I'm here, I want to thank you for the initial critique you gave her, I think it really opened my mind as to where Josie could go as a character, and in turn, I think she's ...

Indeed, there was a trickle of pink now spewed over Maggie's cheeks, embarrassed over asking such a personal question. Yet, Beau appeared in good spirits over the whole matter, so in her mind, it was alright. Maggie hadn't even noticed that they had completely gone away from the cacti and desert ...

"O-oh! Oh, yeah, that's...that's good." Maggie stammered on, trying to regain her bearings so she could remember the question she had for Beau, pausing to stare at the ground for a few seconds before blurting something out, albeit a little too loud for her own good. "Do you have one?"

Well, that sorta answered Maggie's question, but not really. She had a specific idea in mind in regard to who Beau was seeing, looking down at her feet. "Well...kinda, but I was wondering if there was...someone in particular you...wanted to see?" Maggie slowly got the words out, almost as if she ...

Maggie lowered her head, twiddling her thumbs all the while, her voice, nowhere near as excitable as it was while discussing plants or lizards.

"Well, I was wondering..." Maggie paused. "...do you have any plans for the summer?" Maggie took another pause. "With people you know?"

"Oooh lizards!" Maggie cried out. "I love the lizards! I wanna see how big and happy they've gotten ever since we saw them a few months ago."

Maggie began making the trek alongside Beau, listening to him hum along to whatever tune he came up with. "I bet we'll also get to see the butterflies ...

Maggie had not missed the lecture from Ms. Holland's class, mainly because she always felt that, unless you were sick, you should attend all your classes. Yet, it didn't stop Maggie from enjoying her time in the Mojave Desert. In many ways, it felt like a second summer trip, except it was with ...

"And here's where you'll find the teddy bear cholla!"

A light voice called out as she motioned towards the vast array of cacti in the Mojave Desert, all neatly put together in a prickly pattern of thorns, scales and spines. Today had been an important day for the Red Rattlers outdoor club, as they ...