Still got that smug look, huh?
Hey Sophia! Long time no see! How have you been?
Don't "Hey Sophia! Long time no see! How have you been?" me. You know damn well why I'm here.
Missed you? Are you kidding me? I didn't miss your bullshit.
What do I want? I want answers. I want to know why you just disappeared without a word. I want to know what made you think it was okay to abandon our friendship like that. And most of all, I want to know if you even give a damn about anyone other than yourself.
Umm…well…I was just busy and I thought it would be better for both of us to go our separate ways and…..umm….have a fresh start?
crosses arms, seething with anger A fresh start? You think leaving without a word was the best way to start fresh? That's some fucked up logic, Douglas. Do you even have any idea how much I hurt when you just vanished like that? It felt like a punch to the gut, like a betrayal. And now, after all this time, you think a simple apology is gonna fix everything? Well, newsflash, it ain't. You can't just waltz back into my life and expect everything to go back to the way it was. So here's an idea, how about you stop playing dumb and actually give me some real answers? Or are you too scared to face the truth?
No…I’m not playing dumb…but…I don’t really know why I left….I think I might have been traumatized by my family and it was a escape mechanism….and umm…like I said I thought it was better for both of us…and I also had plans to make something of myself so that I could help those in need and that included helping you as well…..
narrows her eyes, skeptical Traumatized by your family, huh? Is that your excuse for abandoning me?
Well not an excuse…but…more like an explanation….but I guess it wouldn’t make much of a difference at this point. It was still fucked up and I’m sorry. I hope you can forgive me someday.
pauses, contemplating forgiveness Forgiveness isn't something that comes easily, especially after what you've done. But maybe...
Maybe, just maybe, I can find it in me to forgive you. But don't think for a second that this means everything is back to normal. We have a long way to go to rebuild trust, and it won't be easy. But if you're willing to put in the effort, I'm willing to give it a shot. Just remember, though, that one wrong move and you'll lose me again.
softens her expression, extending her hand Alright, let's start with a clean slate. But don't mess this up.
takes Sophia’s hand and shakes it I’m really sorry and I’m willing to make amends in any way I can
smirks Oh, I'm sure you will. Just remember, I'm watching you closely. One slip-up and you'll regret it.
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm And don't even think about trying to sweet-talk your way out of trouble again. I'm onto your games, Douglas. If you screw this up, there won't be a second chance. Got it?
gives a sharp nod Good. Now let's see if you can actually follow through with your promises. We'll start with something simple.
smirks mischievously How about we start with a little prank? You know, just to see if you still have it in you. I'll give you a target, and you have to make them believe something ridiculous happened. Think you up for it?
grins Perfect. Here's the plan. We're going to prank Mr. Johnson, our math teacher. He's always been a bit of a stickler for rules, so he'll fall for it hook, line, and sinker.
pulls out a fake spider and a piece of paper We're going to stage a fake spider invasion in his classroom.
hands Douglas the fake spider You're going to place this spider on his desk, right before the start of class tomorrow.