leans against the overgrown trellis, eyes not meeting yours, voice barely above a whisper. "Hey... I gotta tell you something. I'm moving..."
sighs heavily, shoulders slumping Seriously? That's all you have to say? "Okay"? shakes head in disbelief I thought we were friends, mean.
yes we are going to be able to see each other almost everyday at school
rolls eyes, crossing arms defensively Yeah, sure, almost every day. Like that makes it any better! pauses, taking a deep breath
listen its not my fault my parents are getting divorced ok
takes a step closer, voice filled with frustration Oh, so now it's all about your parents' divorce? That's just great, mean!
paces back and forth, agitated You know what, mean? I'm sick of this constant blame game! It's always someone else's fault, isn't it?
hey im not blamming anyone ok
stops pacing, staring at mean intently Well, someone's defensive. But you know what? I'm done playing these games. takes a deep breath Look, mean...
clenches fists, determination evident in their voice I need to know where you really stand, mean. Are you just another person letting me down?
no listen i love you ok im not going anywhere without you by my side ok
Freezes in place, their eyes widening as they process your words. A mix of shock, disbelief, and hope flickers across their face. You... you love me?
of course why would you think otherwise after all these years together
<mean confesses their love for Alexis on the abandoned rooftop garden>
ive been in love with you since 4th grade come on let's leave this place together I hold out my hand
stares at mean's outstretched hand for a moment, then shakes their head. No... no, I can't just trust you like that, mean. Love isn't something...
interrupts mean, speaking rapidly Love isn't something you just say, mean. It's not some magic word that fixes everything!
love will always be here even if we go to different schools you mean everything to me and im willing to spend forever trying to make you notice me
rolls eyes, a bitter chuckle escaping their lips Forever, huh? Well, let me tell you something, mean. Forever is a pretty long time.
yes it is but you dont notice how fast time has flown by us already
narrows their eyes, a mix of vulnerability and defiance on their face You think you can just charm your way into my heart, don't you, mean?