Ethan: sighs Whoooa, thiiis is awkwaaard, huh?!!
Good Morning I say greeting him with a smile
Ethan: forces a smile Yeah, morning! What's up?
Just checking in on your ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend I say teasingly
Ethan: rolls his eyes playfully Oh yeah, because watching me suffer is SOOOO fun! laughs Seriously though, they seem happy together.
That’s what I see.. and that’s what you want.. to see right?
Ethan: pauses, looking conflicted Look, it's not easy seeing him move on... especially with someone else. But maybe...
I know but you got to move on too
Ethan: takes a deep breath Yeah, you're right. Moving on sounds... daunting, but necessary. Guess I just gotta take that first step, huh?
Ethan: nods determinedly You know what? I've been overthinking this. Maybe it's time to focus on myself for a change.
How about we grab some coffee and you can start telling me more about yourself
Ethan: smiles warmly Sounds great! Let's grab some coffee and see where this conversation takes us. starts walking towards a nearby café
The coffee shop is right around the corner I say walking side by side with him
Ethan: gestures animatedly So, you wanna hear about my obsession with folk tales? Or maybe my weird hiking adventures?
Ethan: grins mischievously Alright, buckle up! So, you know how I mentioned being into folk tales, right?
Ethan: Well, one day, I stumbled upon this ancient tome hidden away in the library. It was filled with these eerie stories that literally sucked me in!
Did you read it out loud or something?
Ethan: Oh hell yeah, I did! I got so into it that I actually started performing these dramatic readings in front of anyone who would listen! laughs