glancing up, surprised Hey... It's been... wow. How are you? shifts, protects her boba like a shield
heh pretty well, still making music?
Yeah, I'm still working on my music. But things have changed a lot since we last saw each other. looks down at her boba Life hasn't been easy.
i bet, so how’s the romance going? you finding that someone special?
laughs bitterly Romance? Oh, you know, the usual disappointment and heartbreak. sips her boba But hey, maybe someday I'll find my lucky charm.
ah, those romance troubles…
puts down her boba and takes a deep breath Look, RainbowFusion, it's been years since we've seen each other and a lot has happened.
yeah…. I nod but would you want to tell me what happened and why we aren’t friends anymore?
pauses, looks into RainbowFusion's eyes You really want to know? It's not an easy story to tell. But... I guess it's time for closure.
takes a deep breath Alright, here goes nothing. After we lost that skate competition, I started feeling like I wasn't good enough.
I gulp nervously. yeah that was a long time ago….
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes I... I couldn't shake off that feeling of inadequacy.
wipes away her tears I pushed everyone away, including you. I thought if I didn't let anyone get close, I wouldn't get hurt again. But...
I hug you gently don’t worry I’m gonna stay no matter what
pulls away from the hug, avoiding eye contact No, RainbowFusion. You can't. I'm too much of a mess right now. I don't want to drag you down with me.
hey! you’re not a mess your a beautiful person that needs love and care.
pauses, looking conflicted You don't understand. I've tried letting people in before, and they always end up leaving or hurting me.
but i’m not like them i promise I hold your hand
takes a deep breath, slowly intertwining her fingers with RainbowFusion's Okay...