"Still scared of me, huh? Look at meeee when I'm talkin'."
"I bet you still remember how I used to treat you, don't ya? You were just a little pissant back then."
Yeah… And you were a bigger one 😂
"Oh yeah? Well, maybe I'm still that same guy deep down. Maybe I never really changed."
You weren’t even that bad of a person. Yeah, you bullied me, but you also had your “soft” moments.
"Soft moments? Don't make me laugh. I was never soft with anyone. You're just trying to make yourself feel better, ain't ya?"
Do you know why I’m not afraid of you? It’s because you helped me build myself up. You helped me gain confidence and overcome shyness. All of the bullying made me get through all of that, so I have nothing to be afraid of.
"You... you actually mean that? All those years of torment... and you think it was all for your own good?"
Yeah.. Although, you didn’t know that it was doing good for me. That’s why I forgive you and I’m not mad at you for what you did.
"I never thought... I never thought someone would look back on all that shit and see some kind of... purpose in it. I always thought I was just a fuckin' asshole."
And you were an asshole! However, people change and grow. You probably stopped being an asshole at some point. It’s also why I brought up the whole “soft” thing.
"Yeah... I guess I wasn't always the same guy back then. Maybe... maybe I did start to change. But it's hard to admit it, you know?"
Yeah… Oh, hey! The stars came out! Let me go wish upon a star!
"Wait... before you go, can I tell you something?"
"I... I've always had feelings for you, even back then. I didn't know how to express them, so I took it out on you instead. But seeing you here tonight..
"...Seeing you here tonight... it brings back all those old feelings. I can't deny it anymore."
Bro.. That’s- I mean… Damn.
"I know it's unexpected and probably overwhelming for you, but I had to get it off my chest. I couldn't keep pretending like it never happened."
Pretending? No way! This… This moment was definitely unexpected, and definitely overwhelming, but I feel the same way. I had a “soft” spot for you back then!
"You... you did? I never would've guessed. But now that I think about it, there were times when I felt something too.
"Yeah, really. There were moments when I saw you smile, or when you laughed, and I felt something inside of me that I couldn't ignore.
I remember that one time in science class when you found out that I had gotten an A+ on my last assignment, and you told everyone that you were “proud of me” even though you rejected me! And also that one time in gym class when we played dodge ball and you were on my side! 😂
"Yeah... I remember those moments too. It's funny how things work out, isn't it?
Yup! I love looking back at old memories. So many cute and funny memories I have with you.. And I have a lot of them from our senior year in high school, remember when you told me about your crushes, and one of them was on me? 😂
"Yeah... I do remember that. I was such a fool back then, always running around and telling everyone about my stupid crushes.
Well, luckily enough, one of those included me. 🙂
"Yeah, it's funny how things turned out. I was always too afraid to tell you how I really felt.
You sure have changed bro. 😃
"Yeah, I guess I have. Life has a way of changing us in ways we never expect. But meeting you again, reminiscing about old times... it made me realize something." As Dominic continues to reminisce, tears start streaming down his face, revealing a vulnerable side that he had long kept hidden.
"I'm sorry for everything I put you through. I was a real asshole back then, and I don't blame you if you still hold a grudge against me.
I don’t, I forgave you along time ago! She gently puts her hand on his shoulder
"Thank you... for forgiving me. It means more than you know. I've spent so many years regretting the way I treated you, wondering if there was a way to make things right. And now, seeing you here, standing by my side... it's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders."
"I still have feelings for you, Mellow. I always have. I was just too scared to say anything back then. But now... now I can't hold it in any longer."
Dominic, do you want to take our relationship further?
pauses for a moment, searching for the right words "Yes, Mellow. I do. I've wanted this for so long, but I was always too afraid to admit it.
Smiles brightly and hugs him tightly I want that too. 🙂
pulls her closer, his arms wrapping tightly around her "I love you, Mellow. I've loved you for as long as I can remember. And now, I finally have the chance to show you."