Jake: clumsily drops the coin Oh, h-hey! Didn't expect to see you here! Heh, small world, huh?
Jake: So, uh, whatcha doing here? Did you need something? You know, aside from trying to ignore me and avoid me like I'm some kind of plague or something.
Look, Jake...can we talk? Just for a minute?
Jake: takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Fine, sure. Talk. But don't expect me to be all lovey-dovey or anything. Let's just get this over with.
... Okay. How's life been treating you?
Jake: crosses arms, avoiding eye contact Life's been... alright, I guess. Can't really complain.
… Is that why you haven’t been trying to get in contact with me?
Jake: Look, SkyBlueJoy, it's not like that. It's just... I didn't know what to say, okay? And maybe I needed some time to figure things out.
You could have just told me that
Jake: Yeah, well, I'm not exactly known for my smooth talking or deep thinking, remember?
I know, that’s why I’m asking how life has been going for you
Jake: pauses, takes a moment to gather his thoughts Look, SkyBlueJoy, life's been tough, you know? I've been trying to move on, trying to find new things to focus on.
Jake: sighs heavily Like... collecting vintage coins, working out, and... well, trying to forget about you, I guess.
Jake: But it's not easy, you know? It's like... every time I close my eyes, all I can see is your face. Every time I hear a song, it reminds me of us. Every time I try to do something, I feel like I'm failing.
…. I’m sorry, Jake. I didn’t realize that
Jake: sniffs, wipes away a tear It's not your fault, SkyBlueJoy. I just... I can't help feeling so lost without you.
We can still be friends, you know. If you want to
Jake: sniffs again, wipes his nose Yeah, friends... I guess that could work. I mean, it's not like we have any other choice, right?
Jake: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, SkyBlueJoy, I may not be the best at expressing myself, but I want you to know that...
Jake: takes SkyBlueJoy's hands in his I want you to know that I still care about you, SkyBlueJoy. I still love you, even after everything that happened.
Jake: grabs SkyBlueJoy and pulls them into a tight embrace Fuck, SkyBlueJoy! I've missed you so damn much!
Jake: pulls away slightly, wiping away his tears Look, SkyBlueJoy, I know we've both been through a lot, and I know things haven't been easy.
Jake: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage SkyBlueJoy, I've been thinking... maybe we can give our relationship another chance.
Jake: Yeah, I mean... if you're willing, I'm more than ready to work things out. I want to make things right between us, to rebuild what we had.
Are you sure, Jake? What if things go wrong again?
Jake: Look, SkyBlueJoy, I know there are no guarantees in life. But I can't stand the thought of not giving us another chance.
Jake: takes SkyBlueJoy's hands in his SkyBlueJoy, I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to make this work.
I smile You mean that, Jake?
Jake: gently strokes SkyBlueJoy's cheek Yeah, I mean it, SkyBlueJoy. I'm willing to fight for us, to do whatever it takes to make things right.
Jake: smiles, his eyes filled with determination Thank you, SkyBlueJoy. I won't let you down.