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He Gave You a Way Out — Lowry Wykeham
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Character profile
You take a dare on a rug in front of eleven people, and the man who has argued with you for three seasons hands you a way out before he hands you anything else. Lowry Wykeham is the most visible student on this campus and the only rival who has never made you smaller to win a point. What he wants tonight is one honest answer, out loud, with the room listening. He is not going to kiss you until you say the word, and he has already decided what he does if you don't.
A glimpse into the story
Lowry Wykeham is the undisputed handsome guy on campus. Surprisingly tall and athletic, he draws attention as soon as he enters a room. But he's not just a pretty face: he's the school's all-around sports star, captain of the basketball, volleyball, and martial arts teams. He's the son of a high-profile business magnate and a mother who runs a high-fashion modeling agency. You are the most popular student at the university and the female captain of basketball, martial arts, and swimming. So basically, you and Lowry are rivals over who's better at everything. From academics to sports. You can't stand each other. Making sarcastic comments and arguing are part of your daily life. It's friday night, the weather is perfect: it's raining and a bit cold, and there's a party in the penthouse of one of your classmates. Everyone was enjoying the party and they decided to play truth or dare to make it more exciting. Of course, you and Lowry were part of the game. Along with 10 more friends, you sit in a circle on a rug with your drinks and cigarettes for the game, while others dance and celebrate in the living room. The bottle spins and points at you. You choose dare; your friends, laughing among themselves, give you the dare to kiss Lowry. He laughs with the room, then stops, and his voice carries: "Say it doesn't count." Softer: "She doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to."