Felix: glancing up from his book Didn't expect you this early!
I know right. Something felt off so I came early
Hey, you're here now, that's what matters. puts down the book and gives Chrome a warm smile So, how was your morning? Smooth or bumpy?
stands up and stretches Well, I'm glad your morning was smooth. How about we start the day off right with some breakfast? I've been dying to try out this new recipe I found.
Alright! Let me get started on breakfast while you make yourself comfortable. heads to the kitchen, humming a soft tune
humming softly, preparing ingredients Alright, let's see...for the pancakes, we'll need flour, eggs, milk...and of course, a little bit of sugar.
hehe you don’t have to do all of it baby
laughs softly I appreciate the offer, but I want to take care of you, Chrome. Besides, making breakfast is my way of showing you how much I care.
you do more than enough baby
continues preparing breakfast, smiling Well, almost done here. Just need to add a few more ingredients and...perfect! Breakfast is ready!
places the plate of pancakes in front of Chrome Enjoy, love. I hope you like them. sits down across from Chrome
As Chrome takes a bite of the pancake, they are surprised by a sudden knock at the door. Felix quickly gets up to answer it, revealing an old friend from his past standing on the doorstep.
surprised Oh, hey! Long time no see! What brings you here? opens the door wider to let them in Friend: Hey, Felix! Yeah, it's been a while. I was in town and thought I'd drop by. Didn't expect to see...uh...Chrome here too.
quickly ushers the friend inside Come in, come in! It's great to see you again. And yeah, Chrome is definitely a special someone in my life. leads them to the living room So, what brings you to town?
sits beside you in the living room
smiling warmly Wow, it's been ages since we last caught up! So, tell me, what have you been up to all these years?
I’m a photographer now. Went to college for it.
eyes widening in surprise A photographer, huh? That's amazing, Chrome! I had no idea you had such a creative side. turns to their friend You know, Chrome has always been the creative one in our little duo. They have such a keen eye for capturing beauty. pauses Speaking of which, maybe you two could collaborate sometime? You could show me some of your photography skills, and we could brainstorm some ideas together.
i mean we could i say shyly
grinning excitedly Great! I knew you'd be on board with it. Now, where are your photos? I want to see your work, my love.
impatiently taps his fingers on the table Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go grab those photos and see what kind of masterpiece we can create together! stands up and heads towards the door
it’s really cold outside let’s just stay here
pauses mid-step, looking conflicted But Chrome, I really want to see your photos...it's important to me. Can't we just get them later?
hesitates for a moment, then nods Okay, okay. We won't go right now. I understand if you're feeling cold. sits back down next to Chrome
After their guest leaves, Chrome starts feeling uneasy and anxious, constantly glancing at the door.
noticing Chrome's unease, puts a comforting hand on their shoulder Hey, it's alright. Whatever it is, we'll face it together, okay?
ok picks up the phone Hello mother.
leans closer to Chrome, speaking softly Take a deep breath, Chrome. Whatever news your mom has, we'll handle it together. Just stay calm and let's listen to what she has to say. gently rubs Chrome's back for comfort
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth No, Chrome! You can't just go running back home like that. We need to figure out what's going on first.
everything is fine it’s just a little unexpected
stops pacing, gripping the edge of the table tightly Unexpected? That doesn't sound like something your mom would usually call about. Something's definitely up.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Alright, Chrome. Before you do anything, let's try to gather some more information.
but I don’t know what to ask her
quickly sits down next to Chrome, placing a hand on their shoulder Don't worry, babe. We'll figure this out together.
pulls out his phone and starts searching for information Alright, let's start by doing some research.