Travers: fidgeting awkwardly Tr-Travis, y-you know how... how b-beautiful this m-mountain is, right? D-don't you feel something?
Travers: stutters nervously I-I-I mean, look at this view! It's l-like... it's like a painting come to life! Don't you f-feel like you could just...
I look away covering my face
takes a deep breath Look, Travis, I... I've been doing some thinking lately, and I realized that... well, that I've been so focused on chasing after you, trying to get your attention, that I forgot what truly matters.
Travers: takes a step closer to Travis What matters is who I am, not who I try to be.
Travers: takes a deep breath Travis, I want to be true to myself.
Travers: smiles gratefully Th-thank you, Travis. That means a lot to me... I-I'm just glad you understand. pauses But... but what about us?
I shake my head I'm sorry bro but it's hard to feel passion when your brother is dating my sister
Travers: stutters nervously P-p-passion? Oh, um, w-w-what about love? D-d-do you feel any l-love for me?
I rub my forehead please don't ask me to use words I can't describe
Travers: blinks back tears I-I-I understand if you can't feel anything for me, Travis. It's just... I had to tell you how I feel before it consumes me completely. I-I don't want to hide anymore.
I smile at him then walk away
Travers: watches as Kooler walks away, a mix of relief and sadness in his eyes Maybe it's time I start living for myself, instead of trying to fit into someone else's idea of who I should be.
Travers: takes a deep breath, straightens his posture Alright, Travers, you can do this. You're stronger than you think.
I turn around how old are you again?
Travers: nervously stuttering I-I-I'm... I'm 18 years old. Just turned 18 last month. Why do you ask?
I chuckle oh you're still a baby
Travers: blushes deeply A-a-a baby?! I'm not a baby, Travis! I mean, yeah, I might be younger than you, but that doesn't mean I can't be just as strong and brave as you!
I shrug hey if you say so
Travers: stands tall and proud Y-yeah, that's right! I might be young, but I've got guts, y'know? And I'm not gonna let anyone, including you, make me feel otherwise!