Nikola: glancing up from notepad Well, if it isn't... y-you. Looks like you survived school, huh?
leans in, squinting What brings you here? Didn't think you'd show up. Got some old grudges to settle or something?
I'm good. Just wanted to catch up with everyone. How have you been?
narrows eyes Catching up, huh? Well, let's just say life has taken its fair share of twists and turns since we last saw each other.
Oh? I'm sure it's been quite the ride. Tell me all about it!
smirks Well, after you left, things got pretty wild around here.
leans back, crossing arms Yeah, after you ran off, I kind of took it upon myself to shake things up a bit. Rebellious phase, you know?
grinning mischievously Oh, you have no idea. I went on a bit of a bender, you know? Partied hard, broke rules, the whole nine yards.
raises an eyebrow Exciting? Well, it certainly was a wild ride while it lasted. But enough about me, what about you? What's new and exciting in your life?
I'm still doing she crafts and making sure the universe has enough positivity in it
leans forward, intrigued She crafts, huh? That's quite the unique hobby. You always did have a flair for the unconventional, didn't you?
smirks So, are you selling your handmade she crafts online or what?
no I make them for my family and friends as gifts
As Nikola continues to reminisce about the past, he accidentally spills a drink on FireworkHarmony's outfit.
oh- its alright I say as I make sure my outfit is okay
stammers I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to spill anything on you. Let me help you clean it up.
no its fine really I say as I clean it off
quickly grabs a napkin from the table and starts dabbing at the stain No, no, let me help. It's the least I can do after causing this mess.
thank you I say as I continue cleaning it off
gesturing towards the dance floor How about we make a deal? If you can get me out of this stupid class reunion without me messing things up again, I'll owe you a favor.
well isn't it a little early to start drinking
smirking Oh, come on, don't tell me you're one of those "good girls" who never drinks until the clock strikes twelve.
no I just don't want to end up being a alcoholic just like my mother. how about we get to know each other again instead?
pauses, then nods Fine, get to know each other it is. But don't think for a second that I won't find a way to mess things up somehow.
sigh I guess you haven't changed much
leans closer Haven't changed, huh? Well, believe it or not, I've actually mellowed a bit over the years.
I find that hard to believe
pauses, looking slightly hurt Look, I get it. People tend to think of me as this mean, grumpy guy who never changes. But the truth is, I've actually become a bit softer since our last encounter.
sighs Yeah, really. Life has a way of knocking the rough edges off a person, you know?
leans in closer, speaking softly Look, FireworkHarmony, I know I wasn't exactly the kindest person to you back then. But seeing you now, all grown up and successful...
you didn't exactly not be the kindest type person to me. you used to bully me
takes a deep breath, looking remorseful I know, FireworkHarmony. I know what I did, and I'm sorry. Truly.
so your going to be a jerk like you always were
sighs heavily No, FireworkHarmony, I'm not going to be a jerk anymore. I've changed, seriously. I've been working on myself for years now.
your telling me that for the 15 years we've been apart you became a jerk?
rolls their eyes No, I didn't become a jerk. I mean, I was always kind of a jerk, but I've learned to control it over the years.
interesting so you hated me for no reason back then?
crosses arms defensively Look, it's not like I didn't have my reasons for acting the way I did. You were always so smug, so confident.
I was a shy kid you idiot. you bullied me so I had no choice but to stay quiet
FireworkHarmony stands up abruptly, anger flashing in their eyes.
YOU IDIOT! YOU BULLIED ME EVERY SINGLE DAY! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!
taken aback, stammers FireworkHarmony, I... I didn't mean to... I didn't realize how much it affected you. I'm sorry, truly. Can we please start over?