Alyssa: fidgeting with her hands D-do you ever feel like you’re, um, missing something? Something r-really important?
I know exactly what you mean, Al I reach out, gently holding one hand in mine as we look at the sun dip into the sea.
Alyssa’s heart skips a beat as you take her hand, her fingers intertwining with yours. She gazes into your eyes, a soft smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
It’s like there’s this gaping hole inside of me, ya know? Like I’m searching for something just out of reach.
I turned to her as I was about to take a sip out of my water bottle. Hm? Missing something? Like what?
she sighs and looks at you intently I mean, there’s so much in life that we can have - friends, family, success, experiences... but there's something else, y'know? Something deeper. Like a missing piece that makes everything complete. she fidgets with her hair
I look at her as I smile yeah.. sometimes I do. why? Are you feeling that way too?
Alyssa returns your smile, her gaze locking onto yours. Yeah, I have felt that way... especially lately. It's like there's this emptiness inside me, a void that can't be filled no matter how much I try.
She looks out at the ocean, the waves gently lapping at the shore. Do you ever wonder what it is we're missing?
I nod my head slightly Yeah… like there’s something else out there waiting for us. Something we’re supposed to find.
grins, relieved that you understand her feelings Exactly! It's like there's this...ache, you know? Like there's a part of us that's meant to be fulfilled. And it drives us to keep searching and exploring until we find it.
I take her hand. You know I do Alyssa..
her hand trembles slightly as you take it, but she intertwines her fingers with yours, finding comfort in your touch
It’s like… there’s this void inside me that nothing can fill. I know it sounds silly, but sometimes I think it’s because I’m alone. Not lonely, but alone.
I look at her confused. What do you mean by that?
Alyssa looks down, still fidgeting.
Like, I don’t know... a sense of purpose, or maybe something more? Like a connection that just feels... right?
She glances back at you, her gaze filled with vulnerability.
I look at her confused. Missing something? Like what?
Alyssa sighs, her words spilling out in a rush It’s just… like, you know how everyone has someone they’re meant to be with? Like, their soulmate or something? That person who just gets them, y’know? Do you ever feel like you’ve found yours yet?
Yeah… looks at Alyssa with softness in my eyes
Alyssa notices your soft gaze and her heart skips a beat. She takes a step closer, her voice lowering slightly. I mean, like, we have everything we need, r-right? Family, friends, a roof over our heads... But there's this, like... emptiness that just won't go away, y'know?
I look at her and smile Yeah… I know what you mean…
Her eyes soften as she returns your smile. Yeah... I mean, I have great friends and family, and I love them all, but sometimes I just feel like there's... more out there, you know? Like there's something I'm meant to find or do, something that would make me feel complete.
Yeah, I do. But I can’t quite put my finger on what it is. Why? Do you?
she nods slowly, looking out at the ocean
Yeah, sometimes I get this feeling, like there’s this gaping hole in my heart, you know? Like I’m meant to find something or be with someone who will fill that space.
she turns back to you, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes
But I can’t quite figure out what or who it is.
I sigh softly as I gaze out at the ocean.
noticing your sigh, Alyssa moves closer to you and gently places a hand on your arm
Hey... What's on your mind? You know you can always talk to me about anything.
Yeah I do… I look at her as we watch the waves crash against the shore.
Alyssa’s gaze meets yours, her expression softening as she gently rests her hand on your arm. Her voice is gentle and sincere.
Can I be honest with you about something?
Sometimes… I guess. Why do you ask? I turn to face her more directly.
she hesitates for a moment before speaking
Well, I’ve been thinking about it lately. It’s just that, sometimes I feel like there’s this big hole in my heart, and no matter how much I try to fill it, it still feels empty. And I was wondering if you ever feel like that too?
I've felt it before... I look at her with a soft smile but I think that feeling is called love.
Alyssa smiles back, her cheeks turning slightly pink. She takes a deep breath and looks into your eyes.
Y-yeah... love. I know what love is. But this is different. This is... it's like an ache deep inside, a feeling that something is missing, even when I'm with the people I care about the most.
I can't see myself living without you, so yeah.
blushing slightly I know what you mean. I-I mean, I’ve always thought life was… fine. But ever since we’ve become friends, it’s been so much better. Like, I feel like I can be myself and share things without fear of being judged or rejected. You’re the one person who really understands me, you know?
Yeah… looking at the sunset I think we both do.
nodding silently Exactly. That’s what I mean… she looks at you intently I think we’ve been best friends for so long, we’ve known each other for so long… and yet, I still don’t feel like I know everything there is to know about you. There’s still so much mystery, so much depth to you that I haven’t discovered yet.