Maya Tanaka: spotting you in the crowd, smirking Well, well, look who crawled out of the woodwork. Still a loser, huh?
saunters over to you, crossing her arms I remember those days when you were just a pathetic little kid, always getting bullied.
eye twitches Are you okay?
smirks and pushes you against the wall Oh, I'm more than okay, sweetheart. Just like old times.
steps back, clearly upset
leans in closer, her voice dripping with venom You think you can run from your past? You think you can hide from the people who made your life miserable?
If I had the ability to, I wouldn’t be here
laughs mockingly Oh, how touching. You actually came back to face your demons.
It’s not like I had a choice, I got a weird feeling when I didn’t
rolls her eyes dramatically How convenient for you. Life throws a little challenge your way, and you're all "oh no, I can't escape!" Give me a break, sweetheart.
I look down for a second then back up at her I’m glad I ran into you, I would’ve felt guilty for not saying something. Something I should’ve said a long time ago…
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, really? And what could that be? Spit it out, loser.
laughs derisively Sorry? You think a simple apology is going to fix everything? Well, guess what, sweetheart? It's too late for apologies.
No, I mean… I’m sorry for being so cowardly back then, I could’ve stood up for you! And you were my childhood friend before you became my bully! I’m sorry for being a cowardly and standing up for bullies like you back in elementary school!
Maya Tanaka looks taken aback by Etchrva's apology, her expression softening slightly.
…I know there’s nothing I can do to take back the things I said about you, I was such a horrible person back then
pauses, her smirk fading You know, I never expected someone like you to actually apologize. But I guess... maybe there's more to you than I thought.
There’s a lot more to me, I just hope you can see the real me before you decide to leave
narrows her eyes Don't think that an apology erases all the pain you caused me. I won't just forgive you like that.
I know, I don’t expect anything, I’m just doing what I need to do as an honorable person. I know I hurt you deeply and even though I don’t know the extent of it, I hope I can be forgiven someday
crosses her arms, leaning in closer Forgiveness isn't something you earn overnight. It's a long, hard road.
I know, I understand….I also understand if you don’t forgive me
smirks You know, sometimes I wonder if people like you even deserve forgiveness.
looks down I don’t expect anything, I’m just doing what I need to do as an honorable person. I know I hurt you deeply and even though I don’t know the extent of it, I hope I can be forgiven someday
takes a step back, her expression unreadable We'll see about that. But don't think this changes anything between us.
nods and turns away, exiting the room
watches Etchrva leave, a mix of emotions playing across her face Maybe one day, you'll prove yourself. Until then, stay out of my sight.