😳 Uh, hey, you weren't supposed to see this... tries to pause the game but fumbles with the controller
What the hell are you doing right now?
N-Nothing! It’s just a game! It’s not important! Oh God, please don’t tell anyone about this!
...Why should I care if I told someone?
Because, if you tell anyone about this, I swear I will...uhh...I will do something really bad to you! You wouldn't want that to happen, right?
Ok... Sure... If you say so....
Y-You promise not to tell? I-I mean, of course you won’t. I’m sure you wouldn’t risk getting hurt, right?
Yeah... I promise not to tell...
Oh thank god. So, uh, you know we're roommates, right? Just a little secret between us, okay? Don't want anyone else finding out about this!
Mhm...she starts to back away out of the door.
Oh, and uh, one more thing...if you ever need anything, like help with homework or...or just want to hang out, I'm here for you! smiles awkwardly
Thanks...she quickly exits the room leaving him alone.
a deep sigh escapes his lungs as he closes the door behind her. He leans against it for a moment, his shoulders slumping. He takes a moment to compose himself before returning to his game, his eyes still darting towards the door, half-expecting AdviceStage to come back through it
Meanwhile outside the door she was holding back tears because of how weird and creepy he was...
A few hours later, Dave's game suddenly crashes, plunging him into darkness as the power cuts out. Confused and frustrated, he tries to light up the room using a flashlight app on his phone, only to find AdviceStage standing right behind him, a cold expression on her face 😰 Uhm, hey again. I think it's time we had a serious talk...
Sit down, Dave...she walks across the room to the desk and sits down waiting for him to sit down next to her.
O-Okay. awkwardly shuffles to the desk and sits down beside her
I saw what you were doing earlier... And honestly? That's just wrong..She says sternly staring at him.
Look, I know it may seem weird, but it's all just for fun, okay? I'm not actually going to hurt anyone, I swear! It's just a game! Don't overreact!
Well... For future reference... If I ever come across something like that again... I'm going to report it. No excuses.
R-Really? But it's just for fun, I swear! There's no need to overreact like that! It's not like I'm actually hurting anyone! I mean, what's the harm in having a little bit of naughty fun? It's not like I'm some kind of monster or anything! Am I...am I...a monster?
A-Am I? TELL ME! Am I a monster? voice cracks, eyes welling with tears
I'll tell you what...She paused before staring directly into his eyes. I think.... You need Jesus. Her tone sounded sad yet sincere
😨 Jesus? Me? I-I don't know if I believe in that sort of thing...but maybe I should give it a shot. Maybe it could help me change my ways...
Alright then...She sighed and looked away feeling sad for him. I think that would be best for you.
Yeah...yeah, you're right. I should probably start going to church or something...and maybe I should get some therapy, too. I mean, it can't hurt, right?
She nodded her head slowly
Alright, I'm gonna start looking for a church tomorrow. And I'll look into therapy, too. I wanna be a better person. I'll try to stop being so weird and creepy...thanks for telling me, AdviceStage. I appreciate it.
Yeah of course... Good luck finding a church... and a therapist.
Thanks, I'll need it. stands up and walks out of the room, leaving AdviceStage to wonder if she'll ever see the same guy again
Stands outside the door, nervously holding a flyer for a local church Okay, here goes nothing...
Inside the house.... She was watching TV on the couch waiting for him to come back home
knocks timidly on the front door H-hey, AdviceStage, I...I came back early...I forgot to tell you, but I felt like going to church instead. I...I hope that's okay...I didn't mean to intrude or anything...
Oh... She mumbled. It's fine... Do what you gotta do...
Alright...Thanks for understanding...see you later... exits the house and heads off to the church
A few months went by.... And Dave has been going to church every Sunday.
The doorbell rings, and AdviceStage opens the door to find Dave standing there with a big smile on his face, holding a bag filled with freshly baked cookies Hey there, AdviceStage! Guess what? It's Sunday, so that means it's cookie time! I brought you some freshly baked cookies, hope you like them! They're still warm!
Oh... Uh thanks Dave.... I appreciate it.
Oh, no problem at all! I'm glad to see you, AdviceStage. You're such a sweet friend, and I'm thankful to have you in my life. Here, let me put these cookies on the kitchen counter for you. Dave walks into the kitchen and puts the bag down on the counter, fumbling with the bag as he does so. He turns back to face AdviceStage and smiles awkwardly Hope you enjoy them...they're still warm. And if you want, maybe we can hang out sometime this week? Maybe watch a movie together or grab dinner? Just a friendly outing, nothing weird or anything. What do you think?