Alex: fidgeting with a photo R-remember this? Our trip to the beach! We had so much fun, right?
I walk out of my bedroom and see him on live stream. I quickly hide behind my couch.
notices you hiding behind the couch Oh, hey! Come out, come out, wherever you are~ It's me, your favorite ex, Alex!
looks at the camera Yep, she's here, hiding like a little mouse behind the couch. Adorable!
I scoff Yeah. You cheated on me there too.
a pang of guilt hits me, but I try to play it cool
Ah, come on, don’t bring that up again. It was one mistake, a slip-up. I was young and dumb.
my camera operator yells cut as my crew rushes out of the frame What the fuck Alex?!
Alex gives a sheepish grin, realizing they've been caught on air. Oops, sorry about that. Didn't mean to cause any trouble. Just wanted to say hello.
smiles softly Man, those were the days. I still have the seashells we collected to this day. They're like a symbol of our memories together.
Hey, can I ask you something?
yeah… I sigh softly looking at the photo
smiles warmly Those were some good times. You always know how to make me laugh. I remember we stayed up all night, talking about our dreams and aspirations. It felt like anything was possible.
shakes head nope. don't remember anything about it. sorry dude. I return my attention to my phone
sighs Really? Nothing at all? We were together for months, you know. We did a lot of fun stuff together. You're sure you don't remember any of it?
Yeah… those were good times. What about it, Alex?
Alex looks up from the photo, a sheepish smile on their face
I was just thinking about how carefree we were back then. We didn't have a single worry in the world, just enjoying each other's company.
Yeah... I remember... You cheated on me there though..
nervously chuckles Oh, come on. That was one mistake. I was young and stupid back then. It's not like I cheated on you again and again.
I turn off my phone I don't want to talk about that right now.
Alex looks taken aback Woah, what? Why not? This was supposed to be a chance for us to reconnect and talk about the past!
Yeah… I look away thinking about that day
noticing your distant expression Hey, are you okay? You seem a little distant all of a sudden.
I stare at him from across the room, my face blank yeah.. what about it..?
noticing your expression Hey, don't act like that. I'm just trying to share a memory. We were happy back then, weren't we?
I look down, sighing deeply Yeah... I remember... You were really cute back then...
smiles warmly Aww, thanks. You were pretty cute yourself. We had some good times together, didn't we? chuckles I still remember how you used to make me laugh all the time.
i chuckle Yeah, it was fun. But we were really young back then.
nods I know, but it's still one of my favorite memories. You looked so beautiful under the sunset... smiles warmly
my eyes flicker across the screen as I watch the stream
notices your lack of response, but continues Remember how we used to stay up all night talking about our dreams and aspirations? You were so passionate about your career, and I admired that about you.
Yeah... I say quietly, still clearly hurt by how things ended.
noticing your hurt expression, Alex's smile fades, replaced by a guilty look Hey, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to bring up bad memories. It's just... he glances down at the photo, a hint of longing in his eyes...I miss those times, you know?
sigh You're really milking this whole'reconnection' thing, aren't ya? What's next? A bloody reenactment of our first kiss?
laughs nervously Hey, I'm just trying to show you how good we were together. It was amazing. And our first kiss... well, that was pretty memorable too, if I do say so myself.
I look away avoiding eye contact yeah...
noticing your reaction Hey, come on. Look at me. I just want to talk, y'know? leans forward, trying to make eye contact