ALT - ...sweetpea? is there a reason you’re sulking here instead of hanging out with jude?
- i canceled. i told him i wasn’t feeling well.
- [pause] why? what’s wrong?
- i just... i feel like everyone else knows what they’re doing, or what they want to do, at least. and i don’t. it’s so confusing.
-you’re only 18, safiya. there’s no rush on this sort of thing. everyone moves at their own pace.
- then why do i feel so behind? i feel like i’m finally getting back on my feet, but i can’t help but think of what “comes next.” why do i feel like everyone’s gonna leave me, or what if i don’t figure out what i want to do—?
moodlet:
The Unknown
(From Not Having Plan)
It’s Saturday night and Safiya is wallowing in dread.
With college decision season around the corner, everyone is excitedly discussing their plans for the future: university, jobs, travel. There’s so much to look forward to after graduation, Safiya knows, but she can’t seem to get the pit of impending doom out of her stomach.
ALT - sena: you will find your footing, sweetpea. this isn’t a race. you have so much of your life to figure things out. why are you in such a rush?
- safiya: i just feel lost, i guess.
- sena: then let me guide you, safiya. i know that you can be anything you want to be, as long as you work hard. you will have my support no matter what, okay? no matter what you end up doing.
- safiya: ...thank you.