"Still look like you did back then, huh? Nostalgic or just stuck in the past?"
"Both, huh? Well, let me tell you something that's stuck in the past. You were always weak, OrchidTenderness. Always hiding behind others, afraid to fight for yourself."
I wouldn’t call it being weak
smirks Oh, what would you call it then? Running away like a coward? Crying to the teacher every time things got tough? Pathetic, if you ask me.
I wasn’t running away I was being bullied
laughs sarcastically Bullied? Please, you think you were some kind of victim? Maybe if you had some real guts, you would have fought back.
narrows his eyes, leaning in closer Oh really? Fight back? With what? Your sharp tongue? Or maybe your pathetic attempts at revenge?
leans back, crossing his arms A bat, huh? That's cute. Did you hit me with it? Or did you just wave it around like a fool?
yes I did hit you with it
grins wickedly You think hitting me with a bat makes you strong, OrchidTenderness? It just shows how desperate you are.
leans in even closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm You know, OrchidTenderness, you're still the same pathetic person you've always been.
Damon's words sting OrchidTenderness deeply, bringing back painful memories of their past encounters. As they continue to exchange harsh words, the tension between them escalates, leading to a physical altercation where OrchidTenderness uses the bat again, this time inflicting serious injury on Damon.
I am sorry if you want me to be your friend I will be
glaring at OrchidTenderness, clutching his injured side You think friendship is just a switch for you? On or off? Well, newsflash, it's not.
I didn’t mean it that way
stands up abruptly, holding his side You think this is all just a game to me? Huh? Well, let me tell you something, OrchidTenderness.
I didn’t mean it like that
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself You know, OrchidTenderness, I don't know if I can forgive you for what you've done.
pauses, his expression softening slightly Sorry doesn't fix everything, OrchidTenderness. But maybe...
holds out his hand towards OrchidTenderness Maybe we can start over. Give each other a chance to be something more than what we were before.
squeezes OrchidTenderness's hand gently Let's take it slow. No expectations, no demands. We can get to know each other again, and see where this leads.
smiles softly Alright, OrchidTenderness. Let's start fresh. I'm willing to give this a chance, if you are.
sits down on a nearby bench, gesturing for OrchidTenderness to join him Let's talk about something new. What have you been up to these days?
sitting down beside him I said well I am working and going to school
raises an eyebrow Working and going to school? You've always been a go-getter, haven't you? What kind of work do you do?
well I am doing marketing and advertising
leans forward, genuinely interested Advertising? That's fascinating. I've always been interested in the creative side of things.
well you should see my ads they are awesome
grins Alright, I'll be the first to admit it. I'm curious to see your work, OrchidTenderness. Show me what you've got.