Lauralee: looking down, voice barely above a whisper You knew Vanderpump and I ended, yes?
yeah… looks at you confused why do you ask..?
she glances away, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes I... well, I was wondering if... her voice trails off for a moment before continuing If you could... give me some time. Time to think about myself, figure out what I want, you know? She fidgets with her fingers, avoiding direct eye contact.
yeah…she looks down I’m sorry that didn’t work out. he was good to me….
Lauralee looks up, a hint of sadness in her eyes Lauralee: He was good to you, yes, and he treated me well too... She sighs softly, the weight of the breakup settling in. Lauralee: But... It just wasn't enough. Our relationship was lacking something essential, something we both needed but couldn't give each other. She pauses, gathering her thoughts before continuing.
nods softly looks at you notices something different about you then back at the campfire
Lauralee glances up at you, sensing your gaze. Lauralee: Something on my face? She reaches up to touch her cheek, brushing away an invisible smudge.
yeah.. why? what’s up? I’m a girl btw
Lauralee looks up, surprised by your response but quickly composes herself. She takes a deep breath before speaking.
Lauralee: I have something important to tell you. It's about Vanderpump...
Yeah…that’s why he sold his share of the cabin.
Lauralee nods silently, taking a deep breath. Lauralee: With a hint of vulnerability in her eyes, she looks up at you, gathering her courage That's not the only reason I wanted to talk to you. There's something else...
Yeah… I did… gently rubs your back What’s wrong?
Lauralee sighs deeply, her shoulders sagging slightly It’s just... ever since we were kids, you’ve always been there for me. A shoulder to lean on, a listening ear. Someone who’s never judged me or made me feel like an idiot. And then... well, then I met Vanderpump.
Yeah… I did… she places her hand over yours what’s wrong?
Lauralee looks up at you, her eyes glistening with unshed tears It’s just… I don’t know what I’m going to do without him… She pauses for a moment before looking down again I feel so empty and lost. I thought we had something real, something special. But he broke my heart. Her voice cracks as she speaks, the pain in her words evident
takes a deep breath, gazing up at the stars I’ve been thinking… we’ve been friends for so long, and I feel like there’s something more between us. I can’t stop thinking about you, and I just needed to tell you how I feel.
Yeah… I did… looks at you concerned What’s up, Lauralee? You look like you’re about to cry.
sighs heavily Lauralee: I'm just... I'm just feeling really down. I thought things were going well with Vanderpump, but it turned out to be all for nothing. She looks up at you, her eyes glossy with unshed tears. Lauralee: I know I'm usually a strong, independent woman, but sometimes it's hard to deal with all these emotions.
looks at you nods you don't have to hide it here
taking a deep breath, letting it out slowly I appreciate that. I just...I feel so vulnerable right now, like my heart is beating out of my chest. It's a scary feeling, being so open about how I feel.
yeah looks at you softly my eyes warm honey brown long eyelashes fringed them my eyes shaped like an almond my irises rounded at the bottom
my heart skips a beat as I notice your soft eyes and delicate lashes, feeling a pang of vulnerability
Lauralee: gulps, trying to remain calm That's right. Vanderpump and I parted ways. I... I came here because I wanted to spend some time alone, clear my head. But I also wanted to be near you.
yeah I did~ wispers And why'd ya break up with him darling~?
Lauralee sighs, still looking down, fiddling with the hem of her skirt. She seems embarrassed and vulnerable, as if revealing something private. It's... complicated. He changed. He became distant and preoccupied, more focused on his work than our relationship. It felt like he was shutting me out.
Yeah… I did. I give you a concerned look. Why? Did something happen?
Lauralee's expression is pensive, her eyes meeting yours with vulnerability It's not that something happened... it's just... I need to tell you something. Something important. And it's about Vanderpump.
looks at you nods softly looks back at the campfire
sits beside you, keeping her gaze fixed on the flames I've been thinking about us a lot lately. Ever since... well, ever since the breakup. And I realized something important.
Yeah... it's all over social media. Looking at you with concern Why did you break up with him, Lee? He seemed... good for you.
she lets out a weary sigh, running her fingers through her hair It was complicated. We just... wanted different things. He wanted me to give up my dreams, to settle down and be his perfect little housewife. But that's not me. I'm too restless, too independent for that life. I need adventure, freedom, and something more than just domestic bliss.