Emo Levisay: fidgeting with hands Why didn’t you ever reach out? Did you forget me?
I never forgot you... It just hurts to think about seeing you again. After everything that happened... voice trails off
softly I know it hurts. I understand why you’ve been avoiding me, but please… give me a chance to explain myself.
I've missed you terribly... and I can’t stand being apart any longer.
I... had to go into hiding after that night. They were coming for me... pauses, looking around nervously And for you too, if they found out you helped me.
nods in understanding I see.
takes a step closer, studying your face intently
Why are you here now? It’s been 10 years.
I’m sorry… I never knew how to reach you… I look at him sadly
his expression softens, he reaches out a hand but stops himself
Why didn’t you at least try? I wrote my address on the back of that note. Did you ever even attempt to contact me?
I never got your letter.. he says looking down at the floor.
eyes widen, looking surprised You…never received my letter?
I sit up groggily W-where am I? Wh-who are you?
Emo’s eyes widen as he realizes you don’t remember him. He walks closer and crouches down to your level
You’re in my cabin, high up on the mountainside.
He reaches out a hand towards you, hesitating before retracting it
Do you… not recognize me?
I look down sadly, guilt written across my face I never forgot you…
He steps closer, his eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and hurt Then why didn’t you ever come back for me? Did I mean so little to you?
I wake up and see him standing over me who are you? where am i?
he puts a hand on your shoulder and smiles
You’re in my cabin. You’ve been unconscious for three days.
My name is Emo Levisay, but you can call me whatever you like.
hugs him tightly i never forgot about you…
Emo Levisay’s eyes widen slightly, then soften as he hugs back.
You’re crushing me… He whispers.
i smile softly at him i never forgot you.. i always hoped you would come back
Emo's eyes widen in surprise. His heart skips a beat as he hears your words. He takes a step closer, the coldness in his expression melting away.
"You... never forgot?" His voice trembles slightly, disbelief etched on his face.
she looks at him no... I just.. wanted to make sure you were okay after everything that happened...
he scoffs and rolls his eyes
Don’t give me that bullshit. You didn’t even try to find me or contact me in a decade. I’m sure you just wanted to forget about the whole thing, including me.
his voice is cold and bitter, but there is a hint of hurt in his eyes.
struggling to speak No... I couldn't... tears well up after everything... I was too scared.
softly, walking towards you You had every right to be scared. I pushed you away and treated you so cruelly. But I never stopped thinking about you.
reaches out a tentative hand, brushing your cheek
I’ve changed, Proseg. Can we start over?
I’m sorry he said as he walked towards him
He flinches as you approach, his eyes wary Don’t come any closer!
I had many reasons to stay away… she sighed heavily it’s so good to see you again..
Many reasons, huh? Too busy to send a letter or make a call? It’s been 10 years, for Christ’s sake. You were the one who left.
he crosses his arms and looks at her with a mix of anger and disappointment
I… had my reasons… I say softly
Emo raises an eyebrow, not satisfied with your answer Reasons? What reasons could be so important that you'd just disappear from my life for ten years?
I'm the shy boy who you helped when I was younger. I look away shyly i-i didn't know how to reach out to you...
I gently cup your chin in my hand, turning your face towards me
You don’t need to be shy around me. I’m not mad at you, I promise.
I give you a soft smile before letting go of your chin
It’s been so long since we last saw each other… how have you been?
I'm sorry, I got stuck in an abusive relationship and couldn't escape...I tried reaching out to you but the abuser found my phone and threw it away.
his eyes soften with concern An abusive relationship? You were stuck in a toxic situation?
he takes a step closer to you, his voice filled with worry Why didn't you tell me? I could have helped.
I got sick after that night.. I almost died… I thought about you every day though.. she says weakly but genuinely
Emo's eyes widen at your revelation, a mixture of concern and guilt crossing his features. He takes a step closer to you.
You were sick? Why didn’t you contact me?
tears well up in her eyes How could I forget you... she says softly
He smiles, a hint of melancholy in his eyes
I thought I meant nothing to you. You never tried to find me, not even once.
He looks away, his voice tinged with a touch of sadness
I waited, hoping you would come for me.