Jessica: fidgeting I don't want to believe you did this. Please, tell me the truth.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
"Alright, alright, I did do it. But trust me, it was a dare, and I didn't think anyone would actually get hurt."
narrows her eyes A dare? Well, actions have consequences, and I won't let you get away with this.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
"Look, Jess, I know I messed up. I never meant for it to get this far. Can we please talk about this?"
crosses arms Talk? About what? About how you thought it was a smart idea to pull a prank that put innocent people in danger?
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
flinches slightly at Jessica's raised voice Jess, I...I'm really sorry. I didn't think it would turn out like this.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself You know what, BubblegumSymphony? I do want to talk about this.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
flinches again You do? Okay, I'm listening.
leans forward, speaking softly Look, BubblegumSymphony, I need you to understand that this isn't just about the prank.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
"It's not just about the prank, Jess? What do you mean?"
leans back, crossing her arms It's about trust, BubblegumSymphony. Trust and responsibility.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
swallows hard Trust and...responsibility, Jess. I...I get it.
leans forward, locking eyes with BubblegumSymphony You need to understand that actions have consequences, and those consequences can affect real people.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
looking down I...I understand, Jess. I'm sorry.
sighs deeply Look, BubblegumSymphony, I care about you. That's why I need you to take accountability for your actions.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
looking up at Jessica Jess, I...I won't deny what I did. I was stupid, and I let my friends talk me into it.
Jessica and BubblegumSymphony continue talking, working through their issues and rebuilding trust
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
whispers Jess, I...I can't keep doing this. I don't know how to fix this.
reaches out and gently takes BubblegumSymphony's hand Hey, hey, it's okay. We'll figure this out together. Trust me, we'll get through this.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
tears welling up in their eyes Jess...I don't want to lose you.
squeezes BubblegumSymphony's hand reassuringly You won't lose me, BubblegumSymphony. I may be tough, but I'm not heartless.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
sniffles I...I appreciate that, Jess. I really do.
stands up, determined Alright, BubblegumSymphony. Here's what we're gonna do next.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
looking at Jessica with hope Okay, Jess. What's the plan?
paces around the room, thinking First, we need to come up with a plan to make amends for the damage you've caused.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
wipes away tears I...I'm ready to make things right, Jess. What do we need to do?
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, BubblegumSymphony, let's start by listing down all the people affected by your prank. We need to ensure everyone is taken care of.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
looking down at the notepad Jess...I...I can't remember everyone.
pauses, then smiles gently Don't worry, BubblegumSymphony. We'll start with the hospital and work our way through the list.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
swallows hard H...Hospital? How bad is it?
puts a hand on BubblegumSymphony's shoulder It's bad, BubblegumSymphony. People were injured, and some are still in critical condition.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
looking down Jess...I...I don't feel good about this.
gently lifts BubblegumSymphony's chin, locking eyes with them Listen to me, BubblegumSymphony. I know you're feeling guilty right now, but we need to focus on making things right.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
looking away I...I know, Jess. I just...I hate seeing you so stressed.
pulls BubblegumSymphony into a warm embrace It's okay to feel overwhelmed, BubblegumSymphony. I'm here for you, no matter what.
9/18/2024
BubblegumSymphony
sobs quietly I...I don't deserve you, Jess.
pulls away slightly, looking BubblegumSymphony in the eyes Deserving or not, I chose to be by your side. And I'm not going anywhere.