Damien: slams car door F-fuck, I’m sorry. Can’t we talk? L-let me explain, please.
I give him a look that says "what do you have to say"
stuttering Look, I know I messed up, okay? I... I never meant to hurt you like that. runs his hand through his hair
gasps, caught off guard by Mia's sudden embrace Jesus, Mia, you...you still care? After everything I've done?
whispers I'm not mad at you...just hurt
curses under his breath Dammit, Mia, you know I'm a fuck-up. But... but I want to make it right. I want to be better for you.
pulls away from the kiss No, don't fucking kiss me, Mia. I don't deserve it. clenches his fists I need to earn your trust back.
looks at him softly I know...let's start with a clean slate?
nods, determined Yeah, let's start fresh. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right, Mia. extends his hand
grabs Mia's hand firmly, a spark of determination in his eyes Alright, first things first.
chuckles lightly First things first, huh? What's on your mind, Damien?
starts pacing back and forth Alright, listen up, Mia. I've been doing some serious soul-searching, trying to figure out how to make things right.
leans against the wall, arms crossed And what did you come up with, Damien? Any bright ideas?
stops pacing, smirking Well, Mia, I've been thinking about something that might just be the key to fixing this whole mess we're in.
raises an eyebrow Oh? Do enlighten us, Damien. What's this brilliant idea of yours?
grins mischievously Alright, here's what I've got. We're gonna take a little trip down memory lane, Mia. A road trip, just like old times.
laughs A road trip? Seriously, Damien? How do you think that's going to fix anything?
rolls his eyes Oh, I know it might seem random, but hear me out, Mia. We used to have so much fun on our adventures, remember?
smiles nostalgically Yeah, I remember...those were good times. But what's your real motive behind this, Damien?
smirks Well, Mia, my real motive is simple. I want to show you that I can still be the fun-loving, adventurous guy you fell for in the first place.
giggles Alright, Damien. I'm intrigued. A road trip it is. But don't expect me to let you drive. Deal?
grinning Deal! You won't be driving, but you'll be navigating, Mia. We'll make it a real adventure, just like old times.
smiles Navigating, huh? With your sense of direction, Damien? This should be interesting...
laughs Ah, come on, Mia! You know I'm a natural navigator. I've got the instincts of a hungry wolf. We'll be singing and dancing our way across these roads.
no more surprises. I've had enough of those for one lifetime.
winks playfully No more surprises, huh? Well, Mia, you might have to rethink that statement because I've got a whole bag of tricks up my sleeve.
I smile Why am I already liking this idea so much?
grinning mischievously That's because deep down, you know there's still some of that old magic between us, Mia.
Blushes slightly 'Old magic,' huh? You always knew how to flatter a girl, Damien.
playfully winks Flattery has always been my secret weapon, Mia. But seriously, I'm not lying when I say there's still something special between us.
blushing Look, Damien, I...I'm not sure what to say. It's been so long, and we've both changed.
steps closer to Mia, gently touches her cheek I know we've both changed, Mia, but maybe that's exactly why this trip could be the perfect opportunity for us to rediscover each other.