Alex: holds up a faded wallpaper Yo, check this relic out. My room's tragic past, huh?
looks at it oh wow! that’s so cool!
chuckles Thanks, it's a reminder of my childhood. But man, looking at it now... It feels like a lifetime ago.
My eyes widen at the sight of it. "Damn, Alex...that's wild."
grins Yeah, I know right? It's like a time capsule from another era. Can you believe people actually thought this was cool back then?
looks at it what happened to the person who lived here before?
snorts Oh, the previous tenant? They moved out ages ago. This place has seen better days, let me tell ya!
I gently pull away from him my hand still on his thigh I need to tell you something…
Alex raises an eyebrow, noticing your serious tone and gesture.
Uh-oh... That sounds ominous. Go ahead, spill it.
I laugh well I think it's kind of cute but to each their own
laughs with you Haha, cute? That's one word for it! I remember how excited I was when my parents let me choose this wallpaper. Now, looking back at it, it screams "I had no taste in interior design."
Yeah, it's a real eyesore. Bright colors, chaotic patterns... It was like living in a circus tent or something.
smirks Yeah, it's vintage. Brings back memories of my emo phase when black walls were cool and my parents hated me even more than usual.
pauses
But hey, we all had those phases growing up, right?
I like it I say as I’m checking my phone not paying attention
raises an eyebrow, a hint of sarcasm in their voice Oh really? You like the fact that I grew up with peeling wallpaper and chipping paint? That's high praise.
My eyes widened as I look at it. "Dude...is that?" I pointed to something in the background of the image.
Alex follows your gaze to the background of the image
Huh? What am I looking at? You seeing something in the shadows that I don't?
Oh my gosh, Alex! This brings back memories. Remember when we used to sneak out of our rooms at night and have sleepovers in here?
chuckles How could I forget? Those nights were the best. We'd whisper like we were plotting some grand heist, giggling until our sides hurt. Good times indeed!
looks at you, slightly surprised Really? I was expecting some eye-rolling and mockery, not genuine appreciation for my questionable taste in wallpaper from like ten years ago.
looks at it oh my goodness!!
chuckles Yeah, I know, right? Soooo early 2000s. My mom was all about those butterfly themes back then. She thought it'd make my room all "girly" and stuff.