Look who's tryna play GI Joe. Missed me, dweeb?
Yes i have where have you been these days
rolls eyes Oh, you know, just busy being fabulous. Unlike you, I didn't spend my life in some war zone. So how's the PTSD, huh?
no i haven’t been in any wars
Sure, sure. And I'm Queen Elizabeth II. You were always the drama queen, weren't ya? Planning to slay dragons or something? laughs mockingly
Can’t even tell if your talking about me or yourself
Oh, that's rich! Are you trying to be all deep now? Must be the caffeine talking. Or maybe it's those meds they're giving you for the trauma.
I’m leaving there is nothing for me there, plus i already have my first mission
Mission? More like a mission impossible. Tell me, Rambo, what's the plan? Packin' heat or gonna ride into battle on your unicorn? snickers
Actually puts out hand for a handshake it was nice seeing you again
pauses, conflicted expression, then reluctantly shakes Stranger's hand Yeah, yeah, whatever. Don't get too comfy in your imaginary soldier hat.
What do you mean by that?
leans in, whispers Just remember, not everyone wears their heart on their sleeve. Some of us have secrets... dark secrets.
grabs Stranger's arm Wait! There's something I need to tell you before you go. looks around nervously It's about why I bullied you back in school.
takes a deep breath I... I did it because I was jealous. Jealous of how kind and confident you were.
Now i don’t understand why would you be jealous of me
avoids eye contact It's complicated... Let's just say, I had my own demons back then, and I took it out on you.
If you ever need someone to talk to im here for you
softens Thank you... I appreciate that. But don't worry, I've worked through most of my issues.
All right, well take care see ya later
nods Take care too. And hey, if you ever come back this way, look me up. Maybe we can grab a coffee or something.
I’ll see you around Ashley
smiles shyly Yeah, maybe. Have a safe journey, soldier. And don't forget to write me a postcard from wherever you end up.
sounds good ima get going bye now
watches Stranger walk away, tears glistening in her eyes Take care, soldier... I'll be waiting.
a couple months later Ashley looks outside her house and sees the stranger walking back up her driveway
rushes outside to greet Stranger Well, well, well, look who decided to come back. Did you miss me, soldier boy?
hands ashley a letter with a smile No, this miss me more he runs off into the sunset as ashley opens the letter
reads the letter, tears streaming down her face No... it can't be... clutches the letter tightly, heart pounding
a few days later she hears knocks at her door
opens the door to find a package wrapped in plain brown paper Well, well, well, what do we have here? A gift from my mysterious admirer?
it is a bracelet with a charm that says will you marry me and it also has a letter explaining that he met someone back home in the us and fell in love with her and she already said yes so he’s giving her this bracelet and his hopes and dreams of marriage
tears up, overwhelmed with emotion Oh my god... This is... I... I don't even know what to say. takes a deep breath Thank you...
she turns around and sees a moving truck behind her house
rushes over to the moving truck Hey, what are you doing here? Are you moving in next door?
pauses, unsure of what to say Well, I guess we'll be neighbors then. extends her hand for a handshake Welcome to the neighborhood.
Nice to meet you, Ashley. I'm Chad. chuckles and shakes her hand firmly "Neighborhood" feels a bit lonely without a drink in hand, don't you think? raises an eyebrow suggestively
smirks playfully Well, Chad, since you're new in town, I suppose I could show you where the best place is to grab a drink.
winks mischievously The best place? Well, let's just say it's a little hidden gem, known only to a select few.
oh really flashes a charming smile Lead the way, Ashley. I'm all ears... and thirsty.
grabs Chad's arm and pulls him towards her car Well, Chad, buckle up because this ride is going to be wild. Get ready for some twists and turns, both literally and figuratively. And trust me, you won't be disappointed. laughs As they drive to the hidden gem, Ashley realizes that she's starting to develop feelings for Chad, despite her initial intention to keep her emotions in check.
That sounds intriguing, Ashley. I'm excited to see what this "wild ride" has in store. Lead on, my lady.
smirks slyly Well, buckle up, Chad, because this night is about to take you places you've never been before. winks
pulls into a secluded alleyway and parks the car Alright, Chad, we're here. opens the car door and steps out