"I just... How do you cope with a broken heart?" curls tighter, a soft whisper
I've never had a broken heart because no one has ever loved me
gently touches Samuel's arm I know you've been through a lot, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve love. You do, Samuel. You deserve it all.
well no one has ever given me any love
sighs heavily, disappointment evident on her face Samuel, I've seen the way you take care of others, the way you listen and support them.
what makes you think I don't get that same treatment?
pauses, assessing the situation Samuel, you may not realize it, but your kindness and empathy have touched people's lives.
yeah they only show their gratitude by physically hurting me
gently grabs Samuel's hand, squeezing it Samuel, I know it's hard for you to see, but there are people who care about you deeply.
stands up, determination shining in her eyes No, Samuel, there are! And I'm going to prove it to you. grabs her phone
starts scrolling through her phone, searching for something There, look!
shows Samuel a text message from an unknown number This is a message from someone who wants to meet you. They heard about your kindness and wanted to thank you personally.
<The person who wants to meet Samuel turns out to be a secret admirer who has been watching Samuel's acts of kindness and has fallen in love with him.>
fine I'll meet with them but it better not be another disappointment
smiles reassuringly Samuel, trust me, this time will be different. I promise. sets up a table with snacks and drinks
takes a deep breath, her voice steady I am your best friend, Samuel. I've been by your side through thick and thin. And I care about you deeply.
i've known you for 5 years and you just now told me this
tilts her head, concern etched on her face Samuel, I've always been here for you.
you're kinda cute if you know how to smile
blushes, a small smile playing on her lips Thank you, Samuel. That means a lot to me. But right now, let's focus on this meeting.
checks her watch, getting impatient They should be here any minute now. Samuel, just remember to be yourself and give them a chance.
leans closer to Samuel, speaking softly Samuel, I want you to know that no matter what happens tonight, I'm here for you.
looks at my doorbell rings
stands up quickly, walking towards the door I'll get it. Stay seated, Samuel. opens the door and greets the mysterious person Hello, you must be here to meet Samuel. Come on in, please. Mysterious Person: steps inside, looking nervous Thank you. I'm... um... Lily.
grinning Well, Lily, it's nice to finally put a face to the name. Please, have a seat. Can I offer you something to drink? Lily: nervously Uh, sure. Water would be great, thank you.
quickly prepares a glass of water Here you go, Lily. hands her the glass So, Lily, tell me, how did you hear about Samuel? Lily: takes a sip of water, fidgeting Well, I heard about him through a mutual friend. They told me about his incredible acts of kindness and...
<As Lily continues to talk about Samuel's kindness, Samuel becomes increasingly uncomfortable and starts to doubt Lily's intentions.>
noticing Samuel's discomfort, quickly jumps in Lily, I understand that Samuel might seem a bit tense right now.
reaches out and gently places her hand on Samuel's shoulder Samuel, Lily really does admire you, and she wants to get to know you better. Trust me, this is a genuine interest. smiles reassuringly at Lily Lily: nods earnestly It's true, Samuel. Your kindness has touched my heart, and I believe we could share something special.
so why did you want to meet with me?
speaks softly, encouragingly Samuel, Lily wanted to meet you because she admires your kindness and wants to explore a potential connection with you. She believes that you both could share something special. Lily: nods, blushing Yes, that's exactly it. I feel a strong connection with you, Samuel, and I would love the opportunity to get to know you better.
wait don't you live with me?
chuckles lightly Yes, Samuel, Lily and I do live together. But that doesn't mean we can't explore a connection outside of our living arrangement. We can keep our friendship intact while also seeing where this new connection takes us. Lily: smiles shyly Yes, Samuel. I understand that our living situation might seem complicated, but I believe we can navigate it together.
then I will try to get to know you better smiles at lily
claps her hands excitedly Great, Samuel! I knew you'd be open to giving this a chance. Now, how about we start with something fun? Maybe a game or a fun activity? Lily, do you have any suggestions? Lily: thinks for a moment How about we play a game of truth or dare?