Jason: fidgeting, looking at the ground I...I l-love you, okay?! Why don't you...you ever say it back??
crosses arms, avoiding eye contact I mean, like... "I love you too!" Come on, just say it!
why is your voice shaking?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I've been trying to get your attention for so long, and all I keep getting is that cold shoulder of yours!
rolls eyes Who am I?! Seriously? You can't even remember my name? I'm Jason, alright? Your not-so-little brother who's always been there for you!
leave me alone and go back to your sister, she is the one who needs your love
steps closer, pointing a finger You think this is about love?! This is about respect, dammit!
did you really just take your sister’s side
voice trembling with anger You think I'm some kind of monster who only cares about hurting people?! Well, let me tell you something, holystonem - I'm tired of being the villain in your twisted little story!
I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry, let me try to say it better I love you
pauses, hesitating You...you love me too? tears well up in his eyes Don't think this changes anything, okay?
sniffs, wipes away tears Look, I don't want any of that sappy birthday stuff. I just want us to finally be on the same page, you know?
I agree we don’t need the drama
grabs holystonem's hand, pulling them towards the door Come on, let's get out of here. I know this sweet spot where we can just forget all this bullshit and have some real fun!
Jason drags holystonem to an old, abandoned warehouse where he reveals a secret underground room filled with arcade games and vintage toys.
laughs nervously Yeah, yeah, I'm fine! Just had to get away from all that drama for a bit. Alright, let's play some games and forget we ever had this conversation, okay?
grinning mischievously Perfect! Check this out, holystonem. The latest VR game, where you can fight aliens and explore outer space!
grabs holystonem's arm, pulling them towards the VR headset Come on, don't be a party pooper! It'll be fun, I promise!
pauses for a moment, thinking quickly Fine, if you won't play the VR game, how about a friendly competition on the arcade machine?
you haven’t played the games before
smirks Well, that's because I'm a master of strategy and skill! Trust me, I've got tricks up my sleeve.