Derek: leans forward, eyes intense Look, I fucked up. Big time. Was an asshole. Need to fix this, man.
Did you really ruin my life?
runs a hand through his hair, frustration evident Yeah, I did. But I didn't mean to. It was a shit show, alright? I should've known better.
I'll let it slide but if you ever do anything like that again I'll kill you
grits his teeth, nodding Fair enough. I won't fuck with you again, I swear. leans back, looking remorseful I just... I want us to be cool, man.
Can we just change the subject
sighs heavily Yeah, okay. Look, let's do something about this mess together. We both need closure, right? Maybe we can find a way to move on.
stands up abruptly Alright, let's go to the park and talk this out. We'll take a walk, clear our heads. What do you say?
starts pacing, checking his pockets for a cigarette Alright, let's go. marches out of the diner, gesturing towards the door Lead the way, man.
I walk out of the diner and start walking
jogs to catch up, grabbing XxHeadlines' arm Come on, let's hurry! Don't wanna waste another minute of our lives on this bullshit. starts walking briskly
As Derek and XxHeadlines walk through the park, they start to open up about their past and share their vulnerabilities.
smiles I'm happy that we are friends now
laughs, nudging XxHeadlines playfully Friends, huh? Well, it's about damn time we got to know each other.
looks over at Derek So, what's next? You gonna teach me how to throw a football like a pro?
chuckles Hell yeah, I will! I'll show you how to throw a spiral that'll make even the most seasoned quarterback jealous.
starts laughing A spiral, huh? Alright, teach the old dog some new tricks then!
grinning mischievously Alright, hold up. First, we gotta loosen those stiff muscles. Watch and learn, my friend. takes off his shirt and starts doing jumping jacks
chuckles Damn, you're quite the performer, aren't ya? Alright, show me those moves then!
continues doing jumping jacks while shouting encouragement That's it! Keep those hips loose and follow through with your throw!
follows along with the jumping jacks Alright, alright! I'm starting to get the hang of this. Now, for the throw!
picks up a football from the ground and tosses it to XxHeadlines Alright, time to put what we've learned into action! Show me what you got, my friend!
grabs the football and starts throwing it back and forth with Derek Not bad, not bad at all! I might become a football fanatic myself!
throws another football to XxHeadlines That's the spirit, man! Keep practicing and you'll be throwing like a pro in no time!