Sophie: sighs, holding a dusty photo Look at this! 😒 Can you believe they sent these now?!
I am Pearson, I’m 18 years old, I have blonde short fluffy hair, blue eyes, and my name is Pearson What happened?
she looks up from the photo, a mix of annoyance and frustration on her face
They sent me these stupid gifts. My dad and brothers. They suddenly decided to contact me after all these years and then send some lame gifts. It's like they think everything's fine and dandy. But it's not.
I cant. they just don't care about you do they?
shrugs, still staring at the photo
Nope, they couldn't care less. They're too busy living their perfect lives with their families to remember about me.
rolls eyes It's like I'm invisible to them.
i am eating a salad with chicken
raises an eyebrow, looking at the salad
Why are you eating a salad? That's like the most boring thing ever.
I'm a boy. My name's Pearon. I'm 16 years old. What happened?
looks up from the photo Oh, hey Pearson. They sent these old pictures of me when I was younger. They say it's a "peace offering" or something, but I just feel like they're trying to guilt trip me into forgiving them.
I place my hand on your shoulder I can't.
looks up at you, her eyes brimming with hurt Yeah... I don't get it either. After all these years, they decide to send me some gifts, as if everything is fine. It's just so...
her voice falters, and she looks back down at the photo, her hands trembling
Sophie tenses up at first, but then relaxes into the hug. She leans against you, burying her face in your shoulder.
I hate them. They think sending me old photos and gifts will make everything okay again. Like they can just show up whenever they want and act like nothing happened.
I think it’s sweet that they’re trying… even if it is late
she scoffs and rolls her eyes Sweet? You really think so? It's way too late for that. They've been gone for years, and suddenly they want to send some gifts and pretend like nothing happened? 🙄
slaps you across the face as hard as I can what's wrong with you?
recoils, surprised by the sudden impact Ouch! What the hell was that for?
looks at the photo Yeah... it's pretty messed up. They really dropped out of your life, huh?
shakes her head bitterly Yeah, they sure did. I haven't heard a word from them in years. It's like they forgot I even exist.
I know right. it’s been years since we’ve seen them. I put my arm around you.
leans into your embrace Yeah...it feels like they don't care about us at all. Sending gifts and cards only when it's Christmas or their birthday. It's just cruel, don't you think?
I sit beside you with my arm around you I'm sorry...
Sophie leans against you, sighing deeply
"I just don't understand why they're sending me these things now. They never bothered to contact me when they left. It's like they think a few gifts can make up for their absence."
yeah I guess they want to reconnect... it's been years since you last saw them. looks at the photo why do you keep that? shouldn't you throw it away?
glares at the photo, a hint of anger in her eyes Why should I? This is the only thing they've given me in years! They just expect me to forgive and forget? Like nothing ever happened?
grabs the photo gently What’s that? A picture of them?
sighs Yeah, it is. They sent me a bunch of photos, along with other things like jewelry and clothes. It's so weird, like they expect everything to be okay just because they suddenly decide to send me some stuff.
hugs you tightly and kisses your forehead
Sophie's eyes widen in surprise as Pearson hugs her tightly, and her face flushes slightly as he kisses her forehead.
W-what are you doing? 🙄