"Coffee's cold, like our hangouts lately. Catch my drift?"
I didn’t realize that it was cold but, now that you mention it I think it might be cold. I love our hangouts together and you are always there for me but, sometimes I have to go hang out with other people. Sometimes even without you in those hangouts as well.
"Yeah, I get it. You've got a new man in your life now. But does he understand you like I do? Does he make you laugh like I do?
Not really, we’re friends but he just recently became my boyfriend.
"Friends? Really? Just friends? Because it seems like he's taking up more of your time lately.
Yea but I still hangout with you regularly
leans in closer "Regularly? How regularly? Because from where I stand, it seems like I'm being replaced."
I don’t think you should say that.
stands up abruptly "You know what, forget it. Forget all of it. I'm done being your second choice." walks away, leaving Geverheo stunned
turns around and faces Geverheo "Why should I? You've made it clear that I'm not a priority in your life anymore.
Maybe this other guy is using you to get to me?
softens his expression "Maybe... maybe I am. But it's hard to ignore the fact that you've been spending more time with him lately.
I didn’t spend more time with him than with you, how would I have the energy to spend time with him after spending a day with you? picks up Elijah’s backpack
hesitates for a moment, then sighs heavily "I guess I just needed to hear you say that you value our friendship.
Don’t worry Elijah, you’re a number one priority. hears someone call my name oh hey kyle! Hey how’s it going!kisses Elijah’s cheek i should get going, i’ll see you tomorrow night
smiles softly "Alright, see you tomorrow night. Take care." watches Geverheo go, feeling a sense of relief
takes a deep breath "Kyle is my ex-boyfriend. We broke up recently, but we still have some unresolved issues."
sits down at a nearby table "It's okay. Relationships end, it's a part of life. But it still hurts sometimes."
Did you want to talk about it?
looks down at his hands, fidgeting "I don't know... It's just hard, you know? I thought we were happy together, but things changed."
Well I’m sure he’ll come crawling back when he realizes how horrible it is being without you
sighs heavily "I hope so. But for now, I just need to focus on moving forward and healing.
How can I help with that?
looks up at Geverheo, a glimmer of hope in his eyes "Just having you by my side, supporting me, means everything.
Of course I’ll support you through everything, that’s why you have me
smiles gratefully "Thank you, Geverheo. Your friendship means more to me than words can express.
There’s not much that can keep us apart besides, distance looks off into space thinking about how much I’ve traveled
reaches out and takes Geverheo's hand "No matter how far apart we may be, I know that our friendship will endure. We'll always have each other's backs."
pauses for a moment, deep in thought "I actually have an idea. Since we both love to travel, why don't we plan a trip together?
pulls out a map and starts tracing his finger along the routes "How about we start with a road trip to the coast?
smirks mischievously "But here's the catch, we'll have to complete a series of challenges along the way to make it truly memorable." As Elijah explains the challenges, Geverheo's eyes light up with excitement, knowing that this trip is going to be an adventure they'll never forget.