Shuffles nervously, avoids eye contact Hey... um, you look different. Good, but...
Jumps at the sudden loudness, nearly falls over Ah! Alexander, please don't shout... I have... sensitive ears, you know?
sorry, it’s been so long since i seen you
Nervously fidgets with his glasses, avoiding Alexander's gaze Yeah... it's been a while. How have you been?
Smiles weakly, trying to ease the tension That's good to hear. I...I've been alright too, I guess. Just...trying to keep my head down, you know?
Startled by the sudden hug, but reciprocates awkwardly Uh, yeah... I remember... those times...
hey, so how do you like the new body?
Takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Look, Alexander... I appreciate the gesture and all, but I don't need any more changes.
why, do you not like your body?
Laughs nervously, rubbing the back of his neck Oh, it's not about liking or disliking my body, Alexander. It's just...
puts hands on your shoulders looking up at you then what is it?
Glances down at Alexander, a mix of hesitation and determination in his eyes It's about feeling comfortable in my own skin, you know?
<Aaron and Alexander spend the rest of the reunion avoiding each other, their unresolved feelings creating a palpable tension between them.>
Quickly walks towards the exit, trying to hide his emotions This was...not what I expected.
calls after you see you around!
pauses, glancing back at Alexander with a mixture of longing and uncertainty Yeah... maybe... See you around, Alexander...
rushes out of the school building, his heart racing No, no, no, no! Why did it have to end like this? I can't handle all these conflicting emotions!
sits alone in a coffee shop, nursing a cup of tea Two weeks... And still no word from Alexander. Why did I let myself get so caught up in this mess?
Jumps in surprise, nearly spills his tea Alexander! What are you doing here? I thought we agreed to avoid each other!
Bites his lip nervously, his hands trembling You... you missed me? But why? After everything that happened between us...