TW: tapping foot Dude, remember when we rocked out in your garage? Good times, huh? Miss that vibe.
i take off my mask and look at tw ………..tw….
pauses, looking at you with a mix of nostalgia and sadness Yeah... those were some good times. I miss it all... the music, the laughter, the bond we shared. It feels like a lifetime ago.
i smile as i walk towards him and hug him
stunned, but then wraps his arms around you Man... it's been too long. I've missed you, ya know?
pulls back slightly, looking into your eyes Look, I know things haven't been the same between us lately. But...
I don’t blame you i miss my best friend
smiles softly Thanks, man. I appreciate that. I've been trying to find a way to make things right again. Maybe we can start by doing something fun together?
sure what do you want to do
grinning mischievously How about we grab our guitars and hit up that open mic night downtown? We can show off our skills and bring back the old days. What do you say?
claps hands excitedly Alright, let's get ready! We'll need to practice a bit and perfect our songs. You up for it?
picks up his guitar and starts strumming a few chords Alright, let's see if we still got it. Give me your best shot, man!
starts singing a song, and suddenly the lights flicker and the room fills with musical energy
i join him and sing to him
smiling as he sings along with you Man, it feels so good to be making music again! Let's keep going and see where this takes us.
the scene ends with the two of them singing and enjoying themselves
So, dude, how's your day been going? Anything exciting happening?
no not really it’s the same old thing
Well, you know what they say, "variety is the spice of life." We gotta shake things up a bit. How about we go to that new arcade downtown?
I smile I have never been to an arcade before
As Shawn and Justin arrive at the arcade, they are immediately surrounded by the sounds of games and laughter. The sight of colorful game machines and people having fun fills their vision.
we play a couple of games and then Shawn breaks the silence
grinning mischievously Hey, Justin, you know what would be even more fun? Let's bet on a game and make it a little competitive. Loser buys ice cream at the parlor down the street. How does that sound?
Alright, let's choose a game and may the best player win! grabs a deck of cards How about we play a game of poker?