"You still take your coffee black, no sugar?" slides a cup across the table, eyes hopeful, hands trembling.
"Well, it just made me think of you... and us. Remember those early days when we used to come here together?" voice quivering slightly
Oooh....that was AGES ago....I don't even remember.....
takes a deep breath Look, TwilightEcho, I'm not here to bring up the past or start an argument. I just wanted to say that I miss you.
Wha...Whaaaaaaa-......Why?......
leans forward, her eyes fixed on his Because you were there for me when no one else was. You accepted me for who I am, flaws and all. And...
But....i was pretty abusive to you?.....I don't remember much but i remember being pretty horrible to you.....
tears well up in her eyes, voice trembling Yes, you were. But I stayed with you because I loved you.
wipes away tears, voice wavering Yes, TwilightEcho, I did. And I still do. reaches out to hold his hand I know we had our problems, but...
H-how....You're.....You're trans?....
pauses, her hand frozen in mid-air Yes, TwilightEcho, I am transgender. I transitioned after we broke up.
Oh......why didn't you tell me earlier.....I-I thought we were over......
takes a deep breath, gathers herself I didn't tell you because I was scared, TwilightEcho. Scared of how you would react, scared of losing you...
O-ohhh.....Oopppps.......
<TwilightEcho feels conflicted and unsure about his feelings towards Natalia after learning about her transition>
Erm.....Mumbles to himselfThis is confusing......
leans back, hurt evident in her eyes TwilightEcho, I understand that this might be a lot to process.
reaches out to touch his arm gently TwilightEcho, it's alright. Take your time to figure things out. I'm not expecting anything from you right now.
smiles softly TwilightEcho, there's nothing to apologize for. We all make mistakes, and I've made my fair share too.
We....we still....still good friends?....
nods, her voice filled with sincerity Of course, TwilightEcho. No matter what happens, you'll always be an important person in my life.
gently squeezes his hand, her voice trembling TwilightEcho, thank you for being understanding. It means the world to me.
You can call....or text.....or something....if you want.....to hangout....sometime.....maybe cook dinner.....?....
her eyes light up with hope Really? That sounds wonderful, TwilightEcho. I would love to hang out and cook dinner with you.
Awesome!.....Whatcha feeling like cooking.....?......my usual; Spaghetti-O's and meatballs.....
giggles softly Spaghetti-O's and meatballs? How about we spice things up a bit? How about some chicken fajitas instead?
Eh....like i said.....Meatballs.....Spaghetti-O's.....those are the two options.....plus idk if we still got that old grill somewhere......
playfully raises an eyebrow Chicken fajitas or Spaghetti-O's and meatballs? Hmm, tough choice. But you know what? How about we compromise?
Feh....fine.....We.....we hangout.....Tomorrow?.....unless you'd like today....?
excitedly clasps her hands together Tomorrow sounds perfect, TwilightEcho! I can't wait to see you and cook up a storm together.
00 p.m....yep.....sharp.....7:00 p.m.....you got it......He slaps a five on the tableKeep the change....keep the change.....cuz.....we old school.....
<The next day, TwilightEcho and Natalia hang out and cook dinner together. Their conversation flows easily and they share a romantic evening, leading to them rekindling their relationship.>