whispers with a stutter I-I've been thinking... about love, you know, the kind we're not supposed to...
First off what makes you think I'd be interested in such a thing?
sighs heavily Oh come on, Faqsouth! You always say you're different, that you don't follow the rules like everyone else. So, I thought maybe...
Different how? You've known me for years, Rebecca. Can you honestly tell me you have no clue what I'm about?
rolls her eyes and scoffs Oh please, Faqsouth. Don't act all mysterious now. We both know you've got a wild side hidden under that stoic exterior.
I suppose you're right. But love.. An Amish girl?
pauses for a moment, looking into Faqsouth's eyes Look, I know it's crazy, and I know it goes against everything we've been taught.
Yet here you are, confessing your undying love to your childhood best friend. Tell me Rebecca, what is it about me that makes you consider this kind of transgression?
bites her lip nervously, fidgeting with her hands W-well, you're the only one who really understands me, Faqsouth.
I appreciate that. How so?
takes a deep breath Well, for starters, you're the only person who can see through my bullshit.
In other words, despite being friends since childhood, no one else really knows Rebecca South.
smirks Bingo, Faqsouth. You've finally caught on. I may seem confident and picky, but deep down, I'm a mess.
stutters and blushes W-well, not exactly, Faqsouth. Y-you're different, remember? Y-you're all brooding and mysterious, not a mess like me.
blushes slightly Are you saying that because you don't think I'm capable of being a mess? Or is it because I wouldn't admit it even if I was?
<Rebecca and Faqsouth share their first passionate kiss, giving in to their forbidden desires>
Now that we've got that out of the way, shall we discuss your fears and doubts about this relationship?
pulls away from the kiss, her face flushed Ugh, Faqsouth, you always know how to bring me back down to earth. Fine, let's talk about it.
The first thing that comes to mind is your family. Once they find out, it'll likely mean the end of your relationship with them. Do you believe they deserve that kind of betrayal?
crosses her arms defensively Oh, don't even get me started on my family, Faqsouth. They're suffocating me with their expectations and traditions.
If I were in your shoes, I would have made the same choice. For both of us, really. My father was an alcoholic, abusive bastard. But even still, I loved him. I still love him. It doesn't make the pain any easier to bear though.
sighs heavily Yeah, well, at least your family issues made you into the person you are today.
smirks Not entirely my doing. After he left, my mother ended up taking in my younger brother and I as a means of survival. We grew up living in one place for less than a year at a time. By the time I was ten, I'd already been to more schools than I can count. To be quite honest, I feel like I grew up without much direction.
sighs deeply, nodding I get it, Faqsouth. Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we have to find our own path.
Tell me, Rebecca South. Have you ever considered the consequences of our relationship? The sacrifices we might have to make? Or even the potential harm our families could cause to try and keep us apart? Or do you believe that makes it any less real?
runs her fingers through her hair, frustrated Ugh, Faqsouth, you always have a way of making things complicated. Of course, I've thought about the consequences!
chuckles lightly You mean 'I've given it some thought.' Not 'I've come to a conclusion.' There's a difference, Rebecca.
throws her hands up in exasperation Geez, Faqsouth, can we just make a decision already? I can't keep going back and forth between wanting this and worrying about the consequences.
Chuckles Whoa there, Rebecca. Take a breather. Let's analyze this. If we want to be together, we gotta decide if we're willing to risk our family ties. If we are, then great. If not, then we'll have to figure out another way. I'm just trying to help you think it through.
paces back and forth Look, Faqsouth, I appreciate your concern, but I can't sit here and pretend like I don't know what I want.