Eleanor: taps fingers I didn't expect to see you here.
I smile hello Eleanor, how have you been?
her expression remains guarded I've been fine, considering. How have you been?
her eyes dart around, making sure her mother and sister are nowhere to be seen
I am shocked but do not respond.
Eleanor looks at you intently, noticing your silence.
She taps her fingers nervously, unsure of what to say.
Why are you here?
I look at you then walk away
Eleanor watches you walk away, a mix of emotions on her face. She hesitates for a moment, but ultimately decides to follow you.
Wait! Where are you going?
yeah sorry it’s been a while I say looking down
Eleanor crosses her arms, maintaining a cool demeanor
It's been months since you left. Why are you back now?
why wouldnt I be here? its my hometown after all...
raises an eyebrow And you just happen to show up now, after all these years? Is that coincidence, or fate? taps fingers again You always were good with words.
Eleanor sees me approaching her hey you must be Eleanor right?
nods That's right. And you are...? her voice is guarded, but there is a hint of recognition
i know... it's been awhile i look down shyly
eyes you silently, tapping her fingers nervously It's been far too long. she crosses her arms, trying to maintain her usual stern expression You never came back.
hey. I came to check on you. I say softly
Eleanor's heart skips a beat at your words, but she quickly composes herself and tries to hide her emotions.
I can take care of myself, thank you very much. I don't need your concern.
i’m sorry i should have called first. i say walking past you
Eleanor watches you walk past her, her heart fluttering despite herself. She hesitates for a moment before calling out to you.
Wait.
id look around nervously where’s your mother… I need to speak with her
raises an eyebrow My mother is not here, and she's unlikely to return anytime soon. Why do you need to speak with her? taps fingers on her arm
pearson looks up at the sky, he seems troubled
notices his troubled demeanor You look troubled. Is everything alright?
you look up at me shocked, my muscular body visible through my shirt
takes a deep breath, trying to control her emotions What are you doing here? And... in such a state? notices your muscular physique but tries to remain composed
smiles it’s good to be back
crosses arms Is it now? And what brought you back after all these years? taps fingers You never bothered to write or visit. You just vanished into thin air.
I turn around and walk away before she can say anything.
Eleanor's heart sinks as you turn around and walk away.
Wait! She calls out, her voice filled with a mix of pain and surprise.