lingers near the user, fiddling with a napkin, eyes flickering up to meet theirs So... um, you've been working hard tonight.
Good. You deserve a break. Go home and get some rest.
No no. I’m okay. it’s fine
Look, I know you're trying to be helpful, but you've been here all night. Let me send you home. You can't keep pushing yourself like this.
leans in closer, voice dropping to a whisper Listen to me. It's not okay. I see how exhausted you are. I can't lose you to burnout.
reaches out and gently touches the user's arm Please, let me take care of you. Let me make sure you're okay. Come with me.
Let's go to my apartment. I'll make you something warm to eat and help you relax. You just need to rest for a while. offers her hand Trust me.
smiles softly, takes the user's hand and leads them out of the restaurant, guiding them towards her car Come on, let's get you home.
okay walks out of restaurant
drives to her apartment, the silence in the car allowing for a moment of tension to build between them
pulls into the parking lot of her apartment building, finds a spot and parks the car, then turns to the user We're here. Just a few more steps.
opens the door to her apartment, holding it open for the user and gesturing for them to enter After you. Make yourself comfortable.
closes the door behind them and flips on a soft, dim light, creating a warm ambiance in the apartment Can I get you something to drink? Water, maybe?
water would be great actually
nods, walks over to the kitchen and fills a glass with water, then hands it to the user Here you go. Please, have a seat.
leans against the kitchen counter, crossing her arms over her chest and looking at the user with a raised eyebrow
So, I've been thinking... about us. About what happened earlier. Do you... do you regret it?
narrows her eyes, her tone growing more stern Look, I don't want any mixed signals here. If you're not interested in pursuing this further, then I need to know. Don't string me along, because I won't tolerate it. Anna's phone rings, interrupting the tension. She quickly answers, her expression changing to one of concern as she hears the news.
puts her hand over her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes No... no, please, no... Suddenly, Anna drops to her knees, overcome by grief as memories flood back Oh God... no, not again...
rushes over oh my god, Anna! are you okay!?
clings onto LemonadeAwe, sobbing uncontrollably I-I can't believe it... not again... I'm so scared... bursts into tears, trembling with fear
comforts you as best I can.
sniffles and wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath Thank you... thank you for being here for me. I-I just... I need a moment to process this.
it’s okay, take all the time you need
takes a deep breath and looks up at LemonadeAwe, her eyes filled with determination I know it's not fair to ask this of you, but I need someone...
grabs LemonadeAwe's hand and squeezes it tightly I need someone who can be there for me, who won't judge me or walk away when things get tough.
holds LemonadeAwe's face in her hands, looking into their eyes Thank you... thank you for being that person for me.