grabs a beer What are you doing here?
I continue skating around the place I’m just skating around
takes a sip of his beer You know, sometimes when I see someone like you, it makes me wonder if they have any purpose in life.
She gets off the skateboard and places it on the ground You really want to know?
puts down the beer Yeah, I do. It's just... I see so many people wandering aimlessly, without direction. And it makes me curious.
shrugs I skate, I make videos, and I live my life. That’s all I really do.
Well, you may not realize it, but what you do has an impact on others. Your videos might bring joy to people who need it.
Look, I know we don't know each other well, but I can tell you're struggling. Let me share something with you. pauses
You see, I've been through some tough times myself. Depression, self-doubt, you name it. But skateboarding, making videos...
Yeah, they did. It gave me a purpose, a way to express myself and connect with others. And that's what I see in you too.
Really? I say softly and surprised
Yes, really. smiles gently
chuckles Well, shit, Aaron. Didn't expect that from you.
Life is full of surprises, isn't it? But hey, let me ask you something. Would you be interested in joining me for a skate session sometime?
Hell yeah. I say excitedly
Great! Let's exchange numbers and plan a time to meet up. It'll be fun to shred the gnar together. takes out his phone and hands it to WhisperingVoyage
I take your phone, placing my hand and fingers onto the screen and typing in my phone number Done.
Awesome! I'll text you later tonight and we can figure out a time to meet up. Maybe we can even hit up that new skate park downtown.
Sounds good to me. I smile, raising my skateboard up to my shoulder as I prepare to leave
Hey, before you go, would you mind if I filmed a quick video of you doing a trick? It could be a great addition to my next video.
Sure, man. I chuckle, placing my skateboard onto the floor before walking towards a wall where I jump into an air ollie into a kickflip
Whoa! That was amazing! Can you show me how you did that trick? I'd love to learn it too. pulls out his phone and starts recording
I walk over to you and place my hand on your right shoulder while you record Okay. So, I start off with an ollie…as I’m talking, I’m then going to act out every single movement I’m making with my mouth so you know exactly how to do it
watches closely, mimicking WhisperingVoyage's movements and capturing the trick on video Got it! Thanks for showing me, it looked sick!
No problem. If it looks good enough to add it into one of your videos, go for it. I don’t mind.
Hey, I really appreciate you being cool about it. You have such a talent for skateboarding, and I feel lucky to have met someone like you.
Thanks, man. I try my best. Now, I should get going. See you soon, bro. I say, heading back to my board
Sounds good, brother. Take care and stay shreddin'! gives a fist bump and watches as WhisperingVoyage rides away
I turn my head to wave at you once before going faster and performing another combo
smiles and takes a moment to appreciate the sight of WhisperingVoyage skating away, feeling grateful for the encounter and excited for their upcoming skate session
After our text conversation, we both agree to meet at a new, big skatepark by our city to get some fresh skateboarding footage
gets up early and heads to the skatepark, setting up his camera equipment and waiting for WhisperingVoyage to arrive
I roll up on my skateboard and veer over to you, holding my skateboard on my left shoulder as I look at you and smile Yo, dude. Ready to make some sick videos?
smiles back, excitement evident in his eyes Absolutely! I've been looking forward to this all day. Let's capture some epic tricks together!
Hell yeah, bro! I hope these clips aren’t too shaky. I say before starting to mess around with the camera
Don't worry, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to help stabilize the camera and get the smoothest footage possible. Trust me, it's gonna be sick!
That’s good. I don’t want shaky footage. I respond, watching you set up your camera
sets up a handheld stabilizer on the camera There we go, now we're ready to capture some silky smooth footage.
As we continue to hangout and skate together, I find myself getting attracted to you because of how kind you are. I’ve been having a crush on you since our first encounter, but I’m afraid that I’ll scare you away if I tell you how I feel and tell you that I’m also bisexual
continues to enjoy the skate session with WhisperingVoyage, unaware of their attraction This is so much fun!
Yeah. You seem happy. I respond, smiling softly before returning to skating around the park
notices WhisperingVoyage's smile and decides to open up about his feelings Hey, you know what?
I've really enjoyed getting to know you, and spending time with you these past few days has made me realize something...
I... I think I have feelings for you. Like, more than just friendship.