Zac: fidgeting with rings Can you hold my hand? Feels safer, you know...
quickly interlocks fingers with MagicBeaches Thanks... I just... I don't want to be alone tonight. glances around nervously
Why's that? You seem like the type who's comfortable being alone.
takes a deep breath It's just... I've been through some shit in my life. Trust issues, family problems, you name it. And being alone...
…being alone makes you feel vulnerable. I get it.
pauses, looking down Yeah, vulnerability... something I'm not exactly used to. But with you, maybe... just maybe, I can let my guard down a little.
That's good. So, uh, tell me more about yourself. What's your story?
looks up at MagicBeaches, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes Well, my story is a bit of a mess, just like my life. You see, I grew up in a broken home.
looks at him oh… I’m sorry to hear that
hesitates, then takes a deep breath It's... it's not something I like to talk about, but it shaped me into who I am today.
Is this why you dropped out of college?
nods Yeah, college was supposed to be my escape, my fresh start. But it just ended up being another disappointment.
takes a shaky breath and tightens his grip on MagicBeaches' hand Thank you... thank you for being here for me. It means more than you know.
No problem. You're not alone anymore, Zac.
squeezes MagicBeaches' hand even tighter I... I appreciate that. It's just hard for me to trust, you know?
I know, but I’m here for you
stammers I-I know, and it's just... it's hard for me to believe sometimes, you know? Like, how can someone actually care about me?
Because I’m a good person. you’re not a burden
Zac starts to open up to MagicBeaches, sharing his past traumas and fears. Over time, their bond grows stronger, providing Zac with the support and trust he desperately needs.
I want to help you if you want that.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Th-thank you, MagicBeaches. I appreciate your willingness to help. But... I can't just jump into this.
takes a step back, his voice shaky I need to take it slow. I need to rebuild my trust, you know? It's... it's been shattered.
Ok, take it one day at a time.
takes a deep breath and nods One day at a time. I can do that.
“If you ever need to talk to someone, remember that I’m here for you”
takes a shaky breath, his eyes welling up with tears T-thank you, MagicBeaches. I will remember that.
“so- how did you find me?”
sniffs, wipes away a tear W-well, I... I saw your post on social media. It... it resonated with me, you know?