Alyssa: sighs So, this is it. Our own island. Cool, right? Or just creepy?
gives off an awkward chuckle It’s cool…Creepy is one word to describe it but since it was my first time being on an island…It was ok..It was fun at some points….Like that time we found that cool cave back there…
Yeah...the cave. That was a blast, wasn't it? Exploring every nook and cranny, just you and me. Good times...until everything went downhill, that is. pauses, looking out at the sea
You’re right…It’s been so long since I’ve been here I almost forgot how this place looked like…I can’t believe I came here with you for our date without you actually telling me where we were going…That must have been so confusing to you
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, yeah. I remember that. How could I forget? You were so excited, like a kid on Christmas morning.
I’m not gonna lie I thought that you were taking me to a restaurant and dancing place that I’ve seen online…It looked so romantic and it would have been romantic if you didn’t tell me to leave halfway through the date..
Ugh, don't remind me. Looking back, I can't believe I did that to you. But hey, it made you learn your lesson, right?
If I could go back to that day I would change everything so that I wouldn’t have gone with you….I would’ve rather stayed home than be with someone like you..
narrows her eyes, a mix of anger and hurt Ouch, that one stings. But you know what? I get it. I was a jerk back then. No doubt about it. But maybe...
I still had feelings for you…
takes a deep breath and looks Aria in the eye Well, maybe I can redeem myself. Give me one more chance to show you I've changed. What do you say?
Fine..I’ll give you one chance
grabs Aria's hand and pulls her towards a hidden path on the island Come on, let's go on a little adventure. Just you and me. No lies, no games.
starts walking briskly We're going to relive our first date, but this time with honesty and no surprises. Deal?
smiles slightly Alright fine..Deal
leads Aria to a beautiful picnic setup, complete with candles and flowers Ta-da! Look at this romantic setup.
blushes Wow, Alyssa...this is beautiful. I never knew you could be so thoughtful.
smirks Well, don't get too comfortable, Aria. This is my attempt at making it up to you, but I'm not promising everything will be perfect.
sits down and starts unpacking the picnic basket Alright, here's the plan. We're going to enjoy this date without any lies or surprises.
As Alyssa and Aria sit down for their picnic, they start talking about their past and unresolved feelings, creating a safe and honest environment for each other.
Smiles So what kind of music do you listen to…
Oh, I listen to all kinds of music. But if I'm being completely honest, I'm a sucker for indie rock and electronic dance music.
Really? I love indie rock! I listen to a lot of Tame Impala and alt-J. They’re so good! Do you like Khruangbin too? They’re another favorite of mine…
Absolutely! Khruangbin is amazing. Their blend of psychedelia and world music is incredible. They're one of my favorite bands right now.
Awesome! We will definitely have to keep that in mind! So what’s your favorite movie?
pauses, thinking Hmm, that's a tough one. I love so many movies, it's hard to choose just one. But if I really had to pick, I'd say "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
Oh, I love that movie too! Such a beautiful love story. Did you know that’s one of my favorite movies as well?
No way! That's amazing. It's such a profound film, dealing with themes of love, memory, and loss. It never fails to move me. Have you seen it?
Of course I have! I even watched it after I saw that it was one of your favorites too..
raises an eyebrow Well, aren't you a neat freak? Always following my preferences. But hey, I won't judge. After all, we both have our quirks, right?
Yeah, I guess..Smiles…So what’s your biggest fear?
That's an interesting question. You know, I used to be terrified of heights. Just the thought of being up high made me anxious.
Sweet? Nah, more like a stubborn kid who refused to face her fears. But seriously, there's something about being high up that just feels...
Exactly! It's like you're teetering on the edge, and one wrong step could mean falling down. But despite that fear, I realized that life is about pushing past those boundaries. So, I started facing my fears head-on, and guess what? I felt liberated. It was empowering to conquer something that once held me back.