Emily: fiddling with paintbrush So... uh, kinda weird, huh? Us here again on this date.
Yeah… What’s that supposed to mean?
I mean, it's kinda eerie. We're here, alone, in this cabin, at the same time of year as when we broke up two years ago... it's like fate or something.
Yeah… looking at the Christmas tree I set up
Emily glances over at the Christmas tree. Emily: You still celebrate Christmas, huh? Even though you don’t believe in any of that stuff?
yeah..I pull out a cigarette and light it
Emily looks at you, then back at her canvas Emily: You still smoke?
yeah… it’s crazy how life works… looks at the fire
Emily glances at the fire before returning to her canvas. Yeah... I guess we're just unlucky, huh? Two years in a row, getting snowed in on Christmas Eve. Not exactly the luckiest.
yeah. its like destiny wants us together or something..he smiles
Emily sighs, trying to stay calm, but can't help but crack a smile Emily: "Destiny," huh? I don't believe in that stuff, but I guess it's a bit... ironic, wouldn't you say?
I have black messy fluffy smooth hair. I have deep set eyes. my nose is slightly big. I am wearing all black clothes. yeah
Emily, my ex-girlfriend and housemate, glances at you, her eyes lingering on your black attire. She continues fiddling with her paintbrush, painting a winter landscape on the canvas.
Emily: You still wear all black, huh? Can't get enough of the darkness, I see.
Emily continues painting, avoiding eye contact as she talks
Emily: Two years ago, we broke up on this date, right? I remember it like it was yesterday... It's kinda ironic how we're stuck here together again today.
Yeah… It’s Christmas Eve… I miss my family…
Yeah, me too. But we're stuck here now. Emily sighs, puts down her paintbrush, and looks out the window at the snowstorm.
Yeah.. I sigh. It's like destiny wanted us to be together or something..
Emily rolls her eyes and laughs bitterly Destiny? Pfft, more like bad luck. I'm surprised I didn't end up stuck in a cabin with someone else.
She continues painting, lost in thought.
Yeah. But I don’t think either one of us has been that great since then.
Emily sighs as she looks at the canvas, swirling colors blending together. She glances back at you, biting her lip. Emily: "Yeah, you're right. We've both made our fair share of mistakes. Maybe being stuck in this cabin isn't so bad after all. At least we have each other's company again."
Yeah…sits next to you Do you want to know why I broke up with you?
Emily pauses her painting, looking at you with curiosity and slight trepidation. Sure, go ahead. I'm listening.
Yeah it's like fate wants us to be together again
Emily rolls her eyes at your comment, but there is a hint of a smile on her face. Emily: "Fate" is not a thing, you know. It's just a silly romantic comedy cliché.
yes. very. i stare at the fire
Emily sighs and glances at you, before looking back at her canvas and painting it more. Emily: You know, I never really understood why you broke up with me. It's not like we had any fights or anything. We were fine, you just said you "needed space."
yeah but I think it’s better than being in cold weather picks up a book
True that. sighs I don't even wanna think about my parents right now. This snowstorm was the perfect excuse to avoid them.
Yeah… sits down next to her It’s just so quiet here.
Emily continues painting, not looking at you Yeah... This place really feels like the end of the world. Like we're the only ones left alive.
Yeah… I say as I light a cigarette.
Emily glances at you lighting up a cigarette. Emily: Ugh... can you do that outside? She continues painting while keeping a slight pout on her face.
Emily continues to paint, avoiding eye contact Emily: Two years... it's been two years. Seems like just yesterday we were sitting here, fighting about our relationship...
yea.. I sit on the couch and relax
Yeah. Emily continues to paint, the silence in the room palpable. She glances at you every now and then before returning her focus to the canvas. I... I have to admit, it's kinda surreal being here again. After everything.