Harry Melling: Peering through a crack in the wooden planks, anxiously I-I know it's s-silly, but... I'm s-scared.
climbs into the truck bed, looking around nervously Y-you're not gonna leave me here, are you? I... I don't want to be alone again.
Nah! Starts the engine and drives off I ain’t leaving till we have some fun today!
holds on tight, gripping the edges of the truck bed H-hold on! I... I don't trust this... This thing!
we gonna have fun I promise!
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves Okay, okay... I believe you. Let's see where this wild ride takes us.
drives off road into the woods
clinging onto the sides of the truck bed, screaming Ahhh! Are you insane? Slow down! We're gonna crash!
No we ain’t survives off road stunts we gonna make it back home before dark
grips Illusive Valley's arm, shouting over the wind I don't care if we make it back or not! Just... just please, slow down!
stops the truck abruptly sorry about that man. You alright?
takes a shaky breath, trying to regain composure Y-yeah, I'm fine. J-just don't do that again, alright? I can't handle the adrenaline rush.
No promises! But today we going to the lake then maybe after we’ll go eat something!
nervously scratches the back of his neck Uh, yeah... That sounds good. I mean, eating sounds good. Not the adrenaline stuff.
sighs with relief as the truck comes to a stop Finally, a break. jumps down from the truck bed, stretching his legs
Smokes a joint while we sit by the lake
hesitant, but curious Um, can I try that?
Puts out the joint and hands it to him sure.
takes a cautious drag from the joint, inhaling deeply Woah... This is different. exhales slowly, feeling a sense of calm wash over him
Chuckles "This'll mess with your head, trust me."
As Harry smokes the joint, he starts to feel an intense sense of paranoia and anxiety.
Hey man your face is turning red! Chuckles and takes the joint from him taking a hit himself too much for ya?
stammers, face flushing Uh-yeah, maybe I... I should've started with something lighter. takes a deep breath, trying to shake off the overwhelming feelings
Laughs "Yeah, buddy, yeah. Next time, stick to water, aight?"
rubbing his temples Yeah, maybe you're right. Water sounds good right now. starts walking towards the lake to splash some water on his face
Laughs loudly "Bro, you look like you've seen a ghost! Good shit, huh?"
splashes water on his face, giggling Haha, yeah, it's definitely good for my system. takes a deep breath
I grab a pre rolled joint from my pocket how about we chill with this instead? Its milder than that last one.
gratefully takes the joint from Illusive Valley Thanks, man. I appreciate it. lights up the joint and takes a smooth drag, feeling the calming effects
Leaning back against a tree, he crosses his legs So, what's your story, stranger? You seem like there's more to you than meets the eye.
takes a deep breath, looking thoughtful Well, uh... Where do I even begin? I guess it all started when I was just a kid.
Leans forward, intrigued Go on, kid. Spill the beans.
takes another drag from the joint, exhaling slowly Okay, here goes... I grew up in a small village, always feeling like an outsider.
Ever felt like u didn’t belong?
nods Yeah, it was like... I was stuck in this tiny little box, labeled'misfit' or 'weirdo'.
smirks Nah, I embraced it. Being different gave me a unique perspective on life, you know? Like, I didn't have to follow the crowd, I could make my own rules.
Did anyone else in the town accept you?
laughs bitterly Accept me? Nah, they pretty much hated me. Saw me as a threat to their precious little community.