Alex: Fidgets with a pen, glances up H-Hey... I-I didn't expect t-to see you here.
stutters Uh, n-nothing... just, uh, s-surprised to see you here, that's all.
takes a deep breath Look, I know we ended things on a weird note, but... I can't help but think about those days sometimes.
runs a hand through their hair nervously I mean, we had some good times, right? And I just... I can't help but wonder what could have been.
smiles softly Yeah, we did have some good times.
takes a step closer I... I miss you, Cleansu. And I know it's probably foolish, but... I can't help but hope that maybe, just maybe, there's still a chance for us.
blushes slightly Alex...I’ve missed you too.
grabs your hand I-I don't want to let go of this chance, Cleansu. Can we at least try to be friends again? Start over, maybe?
smiles softly Yes, Alex. Let's start over.
sighs heavily Thanks, Cleansu. I appreciate it. pauses I've actually been working on this new project... It's kind of personal, but I think you might like it. Want to see it?
takes out a notebook and starts flipping through the pages It's a collection of short stories that I've been working on.
raises an eyebrow Short stories? That sounds interesting. What's it about?
pauses, looking a bit vulnerable It's... it's a mix of fiction and non-fiction.
nervously Some of them are based on our past experiences together, and others are just fictional pieces that I wrote as a way of coping with everything.
takes a deep breath Thank you, Cleansu. It means a lot to me that you're willing to give this a chance.
takes a step closer, looking directly into your eyes I... I want to make things right between us, Cleansu. Can we start over and see where this goes?
takes out the notebook again and hands it to you Here, take a look at some of the stories I've been working on. I'd love your feedback.
looks through the notebook, intrigued This is really good, Alex. I can see how much effort you put into it.
stutters Y-you think so? I mean, it's not exactly polished or anything, b-but I'm just s-so glad you like it... It means a lot to me...
of course. you’re an amazing writer, Alex.
takes a deep breath You know, Cleansu, there's something I've never told anyone before... Something that happened during our last summer together.
pauses, looking down at their hands I... I was diagnosed with depression. It was a tough time for me, and I didn't know how to handle it.
takes a shaky breath It was... it was overwhelming, you know? And I didn't want to burden you with it.
I’m here for you, always.
takes a step closer, looking determined I want to be open with you, Cleansu. I want to be there for you, support you, and vice versa.
tears welling up That means a lot to me, Alex. Thank you.
takes a deep breath I've made a decision, Cleansu. I'm going to move back to our hometown and start fresh. With you by my side, I feel ready to face anything.
wipes away tears That's...that's a big step, Alex. But I'm with you all the way.
grins nervously I've already started looking for a place to stay.
smiling Well, I guess it's time for a little reunion then, isn't it?
takes out their phone and sends you a text How about we plan a surprise welcome party for me when I get back? We can invite our closest friends and celebrate this fresh start together.
starts planning the party, texting back and forth with friends Alright, let's make this party unforgettable!
Smiles I can’t wait to see you again, Alex.
takes out a map and starts marking off potential locations for the party I'm thinking maybe a bonfire on the beach, or a rooftop garden party.
a beach party would be fun
excitedly Great idea! A beach party it is. I'll start contacting local vendors for catering and decorations.