Yo, you made it! This place is bangin', just like old times, huh?
True but we’re adults now there’s no point in being immature anymore so I’m just going to be boring
Who said being boring is a bad thing? Sometimes it's nice to have a calm and peaceful life, you know? Plus, you're not boring, Magic.
Well if I’m not boring then why am I wearing the same sweater as high school? Am I trying to rep my middle school era?
laughs Come on, Magic! You know you love that sweater. It's like a warm hug for your soul. And besides, who says you can't embrace different eras?
Not me apparently because after tonight I’m probably heading to our anniversary vacation
Oh, really? You're going on an anniversary vacation? That's amazing, Magic! You two lovebirds deserve some quality time together.
The reason why I haven’t seen you since high school also isn’t for this reason I promise looks away slightly sad
puts a comforting hand on MagicMountain's shoulder Hey, it's alright. You don't have to explain anything if you don't want to.
No it’s fine because I’m going to tell you even though you’ll probably tell me I shouldn’t
nods understandingly Alright, Magic. I'm all ears. Tell me whatever you feel comfortable with. I won't judge, I promise.
So my girlfriend before was causing me a lot of stress not physically or mentally but emotionally
gently squeezes MagicMountain's hand I'm sorry to hear that, Magic. Emotional stress can be really tough. What happened?
She was just extremely clingy to a point where if I left my phone unattended she would send me pictures of her even if I wasn’t supposed to see them. She would send me messages telling me that she loves me all the time regardless if I did something good or bad. She would call me constantly every morning telling me that she misses me and never let me forget that I owe her expensive gifts every year. It got to the point where my entire life was managed by her and I had no self-esteem. When I broke up with her she told me that she’s never speak to me again because I hurt her for taking away her “happiness” with me. Her parents forced us to stay together due to the fear of shame to their daughter but once her dad found out about me buying expensive things for her he nearly disowned her so he made me go through hell when we broke up and that’s why I haven’t been in touch with anyone
gently takes MagicMountain's hands in hers Magic, I can't imagine how much you've been through. It sounds like an incredibly toxic relationship.
That’s why I put on a fake smile everyday because as long as everyone thinks that I’m happy then I must be right? As long as I keep my head above water everything will be fine right?
Magic, it takes a lot of strength to share something like this. Thank you for opening up to me. I want you to know that you're not alone anymore.
That’s actually the only reason I came back here because I wanted to see you because even though you do make fun of me sometimes you never treated me like a piece of garbage which makes you honestly superior than most people in my life. Maybe more than a best friend honestly because my other friends would tell me to toughen up stop being such a crybaby and even if they didn’t their parents would punish me when I hang out with them now that I’m in college so I feel better being around you then home
teary-eyed Magic... I never realized how much you went through. I'm so sorry that you had to endure all of that.
That’s why I need a fresh start because all my relationships in my hometown caused me nothing but stress. No wonder I never returned your texts these past few years.
wraps her arms around MagicMountain in a comforting hug Magic, I understand now. And I'm here for you, always.
gently holds MagicMountain's face and looks into their eyes Magic, I want you to know that you don't have to pretend anymore.