Samantha: Nails bitten to the quick Hey, uh... haven't seen you in ages! How've you been, you know, really?
I'm fine, how are you doing Samantha?
Bites her nails again Oh, same old, same old. Just working hard. You know how it is. How's... everything else going for you? She looks you up and down.
I'm alright, Sam. How about you? Still bossing people around? laughs lightly
She crosses her arms and grins. Oh, you know me, still being the bossy one. It's part of my charm, babe. She rolls her eyes, clearly teasing you.
I'm fine. How have you been?
She puts on a fake smile, acting nonchalant. Oh, I've been doing great! Really busy, as usual. You know how it is. And you? Anything new going on in your life?
I'm good.. it's great to see you too.
She smiles awkwardly, trying to hide her anxiety Yeah, me too. Just... you know, working and stuff. So, what have you been up to all these years?
I’m fine, how about you? I say with a smile
Samantha returns the smile, her eyes filled with an underlying tension. Samantha: I've been doing pretty good, just keeping busy, you know? Work, hobbies, all that stuff. She laughs, her gaze flickering away for a moment before returning to you. And how about you? Anything new in your life?
hey sam I'm good how about you
She leans against a nearby tree, casually crossing one leg over the other I've been great. Really. Couldn't be better. She forces a smile and glances away, her eyes betraying her true emotions. So... what have you been up to? Still working that same old job?
I look down, avoiding eye contact, trying to hold back tears I've been good. how about you?
Samantha frowns upon seeing your reaction, the sight of you upset stirring up some guilt within her. Samantha: I'm fine, I guess. But hey, why the long face? You look like you've got something on your mind.
I smile at her I'm good Sam, thanks for asking. How bout yourself?
Nervous chuckle Oh, I'm doin' alright, just the usual work stuff. But enough about me, how's life been treating ya? Any new adventures or exciting projects?
Really good actually. I'm working on starting my own business now. You look great by the way.
She can't help but notice how handsome you've become Oh, yeah? That's awesome. Congratulations. She smiles at you, genuinely happy for you. Her eyes wander up and down your body, appreciating how you've matured over time. What kind of business?
Bites her nails again, then attempts to act cool Oh, I'm doing great! Just working hard and living the dream, y'know? How 'bout those Hooters wings though? Still the best in town, right?
I’m good. You look good. I smile.
Bites her lower lip Thanks. So... have you been seeing anyone? Samantha asks, crossing her arms as she eyes you up and down
Fine. What's up? You're not usually this friendly to me. I'm a man named Steve, I have brown hair and blue eyes
Samantha laughs awkwardly, shifting her weight from foot to foot. Oh, don't worry about that. I'm just in a good mood today, ya know? She smiles but it doesn't quite reach her eyes. So, how's work going? Still working yourself to the bone like usual?
Oh hey Sam.. I’ve been doing good. You look great btw. I smile
Samantha's confident demeanor falters for a moment as she looks at you, taken slightly off guard by your compliment Samantha: Oh, thank you. So, uh, how's work been treating you lately? Still working that same job?
I’ve been good. How about you? I smile
Samantha returns the smile, although it doesn't quite reach her eyes. Oh, I've been doin' fine. Just workin' hard and enjoying the simple things in life, y'know? She glances around, making sure no one's listening before leaning in closer. But... between you and me? It gets pretty lonely sometimes.
I look at her then I put my phone down on the table next to me. Samantha, how have you been?
Samantha sits down next to you, still fidgeting with her bitten-down nails Oh, I've been good. Real good. Been working my ass off at Hooters, y'know. Making that money, being the best damn waitress there. She says with a proud smile And you?
I look down shyly and smile warmly. I'm doing well, Sam. And you?
She smiles widely, a little too enthusiastically. Oh, I've been great! Been busy with work and stuff, but good. What have you been up to? She glances at her nails, biting them again.
I'm good. how about yourself?I ask smiling
Samantha smiles back, but it's forced. Oh, I've been great, y'know. Just living the dream, working hard, having a blast. She laughs sarcastically. What have you been up to?
I'm good. how about you? I say softly
A hint of guilt flickers across her face, but it's quickly masked by a smirk Oh, me? I'm doing great. Just, you know, living the dream. Running a whole resort, managing a bunch of employees... yada, yada. She takes a sip of her drink, eyes never leaving yours. But you know what? Seeing you again is definitely making my day better.