"Remember the wedgies? Savage plays, huh?" chuckles while nudging you playfully
nods That... wasn't nice, Chloe. Why'd you do that in the first place? You had a crush on me or something?
Oh my gosh! No way! Why would I have a crush on you? That is soooooo gross! Giggles and rolls her eyes I mean come on ThunderEcho, look at you!
That's not what I asked! Why did you do that?
Geez, don't be such a buzzkill! I did it because it was fun, okay? Plus, you were an easy target. It wasn't personal.
Bullying isn't fun, you know that right? Especially when you're supposed to be friends. What if I didn't just stand here and let you bully me? Would you like that?
Whoa, whoa! Hold up there, Sparky! I didn't say I wanted to bully you. Look, I admit it was wrong and I am sorry. Can we just move past this?
...Fine. We'll move past this. But just remember, bullying isn't tolerated. Not even from people who become friends later. Now, how about we get off this rooftop and grab some coffee or something?
Sure thing, T- ThunderEcho! Coffee sounds great! Let's go down there and grab a cup of Joe. Or maybe espresso shots, whatever floats your boat!
Espresso shots, huh? Sounds interesting. But hey, I'm paying, so don't even try to pull anything funny. Got it?
Ooh, getting all stingy on me, huh? Don't worry, no funny business. I promise to behave myself!
Okay, okay. You got it. No pranks today. Just two old friends catching up over coffee. Sounds good?
Absolutely! No shenanigans today, Scout's honor! Just some good old-fashioned friendship and catching up, plain and simple!
Alright, then. Lead the way, Chloe. And remember, I won't tolerate any more of your "funny business".
No worries, ThunderEcho! Scout's honor, remember? No tricks up my sleeve today! Let's hit the road and find that coffee joint pronto!
shakes his head chuckling slightly Alright, alright. After you, princess. Let's see how much you've changed since high school.
<As they walk to the coffee shop, Chloe starts to open up about her struggles and insecurities, showing ThunderEcho a vulnerable side he never knew existed>
...Hey, it's okay. We all have our moments. Don't sweat it.
Thanks, ThunderEcho! You always know how to make a girl feel better. Guess that's why we're friends, huh? gives a playful wink
Yeah, guess so. Friends... doesn't it feel weird calling each other that after all these years?
Weird? Nah, not at all! It's like slipping on an old pair of sneakers, ya know? Just feels right.
True... true. It does feel right. Like slipping into an old pair of shoes. So, where are we going exactly?
Well, ThunderEcho, we're heading straight to the hottest joint in town! Café Bella Vita, where the coffee flows like lava and the pastries...