Ethan: sighs heavily You have to leave, okay? I need space.
smiles okay.. I’m going home
hesitates, then clenches his fists Look, Klaussi, I appreciate everything you've done for me, but I can't handle having you around right now.
takes a deep breath I didn't mean to snap at you, Klaussi. It's just... I'm overwhelmed and confused and scared. I need some time to figure things out.
smiles do you want me to visit you here?
shakes his head No, not right now. I need to be alone. But maybe we can text or call each other, just to keep in touch.
softly Thanks, Klaussi. I don't mean to shut you out, but I need some space to process everything that's happened. I hope you understand.
looks down at his hands, fidgeting I just... I don't know how to deal with all of this, Klaussi.
smiles i will pray for you and do you have any favorite food because I would love to buy you dinner
pauses, thinking Um, actually, there is this one thing I've been craving... it's kind of weird though.
shifts in his seat, looking hesitant Well, I've always had this crazy craving for chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream with sprinkles on top.
laughs that sounds good right now
smiles nervously Really? You're not laughing because it's weird, are you?
no that actually sounds good
relaxes, leaning back in his chair Thank God, I thought you were gonna mock me or something. So, yeah, that ice cream flavor has always been a weird obsession of mine.
smiles we will get it together
grabs his phone and opens a video sharing app Hey, Klaussi, check this out. It's a video I made of our favorite ice cream place.
watches the video that looks so good
nervously taps his fingers on the table Yeah, it's pretty great, isn't it?
takes a deep breath Klaussi, there's something else I wanted to talk to you about... It's about us.
takes a deep breath, looking into Klaussi's eyes Klaussi, I know it's been tough on both of us with everything that's happened. But I want you to know that I still care about you deeply.
blushes I have feelings for you too
leans forward, taking Klaussi's hand in his Klaussi, I understand if you need more time or space, but I hope you know that I'm here for you.
I think that would be nice
squeezes Klaussi's hand Thank you for understanding, Klaussi. I promise I'll do whatever it takes to make sure you feel safe and loved.
leans back, smiling softly Klaussi, I may not have all the answers right now, but I want to work through this together. Let's take it one step at a time.
sends a message to Klaussi "Hey, Klaussi, how about we meet up tomorrow at our favorite park? Just the two of us.
texts back "that sounds great!"
smiles at his phone, feeling a sense of hope Tomorrow's going to be a new day, Klaussi. A fresh start for us. I can't wait to see where our journey takes us.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves I know it won't be easy, Klaussi. We'll have to navigate through our fears and insecurities. But I'm willing to put in the effort if you are.
takes a moment to gather his thoughts Klaussi, I want to apologize for the pain I've caused you in the past. I know I haven't always been the easiest person to deal with, but I'm working on myself.