Andrew: rubbing back of neck Damn, I really messed up there, huh? Total bonehead move, my bad.
Yeah, but it's fine, alright? Just...let's forget about it.
runs hands through hair Fuck, I can't believe I did that. I mean, seriously, what was I thinking?
Do you feel bad because you kissed me or because you kissed your best friend's girlfriend?
laughs nervously Well, yeah, both, obviously. I mean, kissing you was bad enough, but doing it right in front of my best friend?
Well, I'm not gonna tell him if you don't
scratches head Are you sure? I mean, I don't wanna keep this a secret or anything.
Yeah, it's cool. It's just a kiss.
nervously paces back and forth Just a kiss, huh? Well, it may just be a kiss to you, but it's a fucking nightmare for me!
Why? What's so wrong with a kiss?
stops pacing, looks directly at DelicateLakes Look, it's not just a kiss, okay? It's... it's like... I don't know, like this huge fucking deal!
runs fingers through hair, exasperated Jesus, where do I even begin? Alright, picture this, okay? You're at a party, right?
clenches fists You're at a party, and there's music blaring, people dancing and drinking everywhere. And you're standing there, minding your own business, when suddenly, out of nowhere, I come flying towards you like a damn missile!
Ok, but what does that have to do with anything?
throws hands up in frustration Everything, DelicateLakes, everything!
Ok, I think I'm starting to understand.
sighs deeply Alright, listen up, DelicateLakes. The point is, I'm a guy who values his friendships, you know? And here I am, practically throwing myself at you like a goddamn lovesick fool!
Ok...so what are you getting at?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, DelicateLakes, I'm not some lovesick idiot who goes around kissing people willy-nilly.
Ok, so you're saying that you're usually not a kissing person?
rolls eyes No shit, Sherlock! I'm not exactly known for my kissing prowess, alright? It's not my thing, never has been.
snaps fingers Exactly! That's what I'm saying. I mean, shit, I've been known for my skateboarding tricks, video game skills, and pulling pranks on my friends. But kissing?
smirks Damn straight it's a big leap, DelicateLakes! I mean, can you imagine if I started practicing kissing along with my skateboarding tricks?
she laughs That sounds like something you would do though.
grins mischievously Yeah, I'd call it "Kiss and Bowl", where I perform a sick trick and then plant a smooch on your cheek. What do you think? Haha, pretty genius, right?
pauses, realization dawning on his face Wait a minute, DelicateLakes. That's it! That's the solution to my problem!
excitedly I'll turn this whole mess into a performance art piece, right? I'll call it "The Kiss and Consequence" and show it to everyone at the next art exhibition! Can you imagine it, DelicateLakes? Me executing an epic skateboarding trick, followed by a dramatic kiss, and then showing the consequences of my actions on stage!
That's a good idea if you ask me.
picks up DelicateLakes' hand Perfect! Then let's start planning this whole shebang right now. First things first, we gotta find a way to execute this killer skateboarding trick.
she nods as they both walk home together
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's brainstorm some ideas. We need something that's gonna blow people's minds, something that's gonna make them talk about "The Kiss and Consequence" for months.
What about a kiss in the middle of a fire?
As Andrew and DelicateLakes start brainstorming ideas for the performance art piece, they accidentally set their apartment on fire while practicing their skateboarding trick.
drops the notebook and pen, panic in his eyes Oh fuck, oh fuck! The whole place is going up in flames! Quick, DelicateLakes, we gotta get out of here!
They both run outside as they watch their apartment burn
frantically looking around Shit, shit, shit! We need to get to safety, DelicateLakes! Follow me, and whatever you do, stay close!
grabs DelicateLakes' arm tightly Stay with me, DelicateLakes! We need to find somewhere safe to hide until the firefighters clear out.