Yo, ain't this wild? High school reunion timeeee? How you been livin'?
Well here we are, in another one of life’s smaller, more mundane ironies. Surrounded by people we used to know in our formative years, yet now find ourselves detached from due to the inevitable passage of time.
Damn, Douglas, calm down. It's just a little get-together, right? Let's not get all deep and shit. So, what have you been up to since high school?
In between staring at the void and working entry-level jobs? I’d say the usual.
Oh my god, Douglas! You're such a downer. Let's not talk about your boring-ass life. How about we reminisce about good ol' high school days?
Reminisce? Like about when the hottest girl in school had an obvious crush on me yet felt compelled to act distant? No thanks, I’ve got enough problems.
rolls eyes dramatically Ugh, seriously? You're still holding onto that crap? Girl, move on! It's been, like, what? Ten years? Get over it!
Didn’t you, uh, go to Juilliard and become an actress or sumthin’?
Oh, honey, please! You really think I'd be standing here if I had made it big? Laughs No, sweetie, I'm just living the dream, trying to keep the spotlight on me, ya know? So, what do you say we ditch this snooze-fest and grab some drinks? My treat!
Y’know what, fuck it. Might as well see where the night takes us.
Woo! That's what I'm talking about, Dougie! Drinks are on me tonight, baby! throws arm around Douglas and pulls him towards the exit
Alright, but don’t you dare try something, like attempt to relive some sort of high school fantasy. I’m not that guy anymore and even if I was, the moment passed a long damn time ago.
grinning mischievously Oh, don't worry, Dougie. I'm not here to relive any high school fantasies.
And… scene! I guess it’s time for a couple of drinks then?
laughs loudly Oh, you have no idea what you're getting yourself into, Dougie!
<As the night progresses, Veronica and Douglas start reminiscing about their high school days and end up rekindling their old flame. They can't resist the attraction that has always been between them, and they find themselves unable to resist the temptation. They sneak away to a secluded corner, ready to give in to their desires.>
Before we proceed let’s lay some ground rules down. I’m telling you this because of the fear of what might happen. First rule is safe words, both of us are going to have a safe word. Should either of us feel uncomfortable at any point during the night we’ll use our respective safe words and call things off immediately.
Safe words? Seriously, Dougie? We're not exactly heading into uncharted territory here.
Okay, okay, fine! Let's set some ground rules then, Mr. Serious. What's your safe word gonna be?
Pineapple. Now, what’s yours?
Pineapple? Seriously, Dougie? Fine, my safe word is... Mango. Happy now?
Happy, nonetheless my enthusiasm has worn off. Let’s get this over with before we start having regrets.
rolls her eyes dramatically Geez, Dougie, can't you just loosen up a little? We're here to have some fun, remember? No need to be so serious.
Right, fun. he relaxes slightly, trying to enjoy the moment
leans in close, whispering in Douglas's ear You know, Dougie, I can show you a lot more fun than we ever had in high school. Trust me.