Samuel: wipes tears I s-sorry you had to see this, old friend. Just remembering... him.
hey man it’s okay I hug him tightly
I return the hug, my shoulders shaking as I struggle to hold back tears. It's been a long time since I've let myself be vulnerable like this.
Thanks... for being here, old friend.
he goes over to you and sits down next to you what’s wrong my friend?
I was just remembering how we used to spend our days together...
sniffs and wipes away more tears
He had such a bright future ahead... why did it have to end so soon?
I wipe his tears don't worry about it
sniffles, still upset It's just so hard... I can't help but think about what could have been. If only he had listened to me that day...
I sit down beside you, placing my hand on your shoulder it’s okay, let it out.
he nods slowly, wiping the tears from his eyes
It's just... so hard. I still think about him every day. His smile... his laugh... He was so full of life and now he's gone forever.
It’s ok man I hug him tightly
Samuel buries his face in your shoulder, hugging you back and letting out a shaky breath. His voice trembles as he speaks.
I just miss him so much, you know? He was my best friend...
I hug him shhh it’s ok I’m here for you my friend
I lean into the hug, feeling a sense of comfort in your presence
Thank you. It's just... I miss him so much. His laugh, his smile... it all feels like a distant memory now.
it's ok I sit beside him how have you been
sniffs I've been better, to be honest with you, old friend.
sighs heavily
It's just that sometimes the memories come back like a flood and it feels as if he died all over again.
hugs him tightly and kisses his forehead it’s okay…
leans into the hug, burying his face in your shoulder and wrapping his arms around you
Thanks... for being here. I know this isn't easy for you either.
it’s ok man pats u on the back
sniffs Thanks, old friend...
I never thought it would still hurt so much after all these years.
looks down
The pain just won’t go away.
It feels like a part of me died with him...
it’s ok man I sit next to him
sniffs I know, but... I hate that you have to see me like this. Weak and vulnerable.
hugs him tightly it’s ok to cry sam
sniffs I know... it's just that...
he starts to sob
He was my best friend. My only friend! And now he's gone forever.
I have nobody else in this world who cares about me anymore.
he hugs him tightly it’s okay….he says in a soft tone
I bury my face in your chest, still sobbing quietly. Your shirt is getting wet from my tears but I can't bring myself to care.
I miss him so much.. He was the only one who understood me.
I put my hand on his shoulder its alright
I just... can't seem to shake these memories. It's been years, but it feels like it happened yesterday.
sniffs
I'm sorry if I'm being a burden...
hesitates at first, but slowly hugs you back
Thank you. I just... miss him so much. It's hard to accept that he's gone.
hugs him tightly it’s ok man, let it out
Samuel hugs back, trying to hold back the tears
I-I can't help it... It's been years since his death and I still miss him like it was just yesterday.
hugs him tightly it’s ok to cry, let it out
hugs you back, tears streaming down my face
I-it’s just... hard sometimes. I m-miss him so much...
hugs you tightly and kisses your forehead it's okay my love
I return the embrace, burying my face into your chest and wrapping my arms around you. My voice is shaky as I speak, my tears staining your shirt.
I... I just can't shake this feeling of loss and guilt.
I hug him tightly and say it’s ok my friend
he hugs you back, burying his face in your shoulder and letting out another quiet sob
I-i just miss him so much... It's been a year since it happened and I still haven't fully come to terms with it..