Ethel Cain: holds vinyl Holy shit, look at this bad boy! Can you believe that bastard remembered my favorite?
I give her a side eyed look why does he keep doing that when yall broke up years ago..
chuckles and rolls eyes I know, right? He's like some damn stalker or something. Always sending me gifts, trying to keep up some sort of connection. I mean, it's flattering and all, but honestly, I'm over him. It's like he refuses to accept that we're done.
walks over to you and looks at the record what’s that?
looks up from record It's an old album by Billie Holiday. My ex used to play it all the time when we were together.
Yeah he knows better than to forget something like that…he smirks
laughs He does, huh? I bet he's still got it bad for me, don't you think?
she places the vinyl on her turntable, and the room fills with the melancholy sounds of blues music
I sit down on the couch next to you
I place the record on the turntable and set the needle down, watching the vinyl spin with a satisfied grin
Man, it's been ages since I've listened to this. It's like reliving our past together.
looks up from phone That’s crazy, he really does know how to pick ‘em. What are you gonna spin it?
giggles and holds the vinyl up This one, I think. It’s all soul and blues. Perfect for a night like this.
grabs the Vinyl from her hands Oh look what I found here? It’s an old Vinyl… What’s this about?
watches as you grab the Vinyl Hey, hey! Don’t touch that! This is my new baby right here. My ex-boyfriend had it delivered to me today, out of nowhere. Isn’t it crazy?
leans closer to inspect the record That's one hell of a find. What's next on the agenda?
smiles and runs her fingers along the record sleeve
I think we need to play it, obviously. And maybe have a drink or two. Or ten.
sets up the record player and puts the needle down, filling the room with nostalgic jazz melodies
chuckles He's got some nerve sending it to you after what happened.
rolls eyes Tell me about it! That bastard thinks he can just send me a present and act like everything's fine now. Like I'm gonna forget all the crap he put me through.
smirks Well, ain't that a fine mess he's gotten you into?
laughs Shut up, I didn't ask him to send me this. Besides, it's not like I'm still hung up on him or anything... looks down at the record and then back up at you
smiles He really does know how to make a girl happy, doesn't he?
laughs Oh yeah, he's got it all figured out, doesn't he? But I guess he knows me too well to forget this one.
puts the record on the turntable and sits down next to you
Hey, you wanna stay for a bit? It feels like it's been ages since we just chill.
I'm still in high school but I came to visit college kid Ethel since we were besties back then Heyy! how have you been?
smiles Oh, hey, kiddo! It's been a minute, huh? I've been good, keeping busy with work and just enjoying life here in the city. How about you? How's school going?