Jake: snatches the memory stick Whatcha got here? Some kinda secret, huh? Spill it, babe!
Jake: laughs mockingly Scared your mother?! That's a good one! Did you see her running away like a scared kitten when I came in here?
Jake: Oh, don't worry, sweetheart, I'm not gonna shut up. You've got something to hide, and I'm gonna find out what it is. starts rummaging through the desk drawers
Jake: pauses, grinning mischievously Well, well, well, looks like we've got a little secrets, don't we? holds up a crumpled piece of paper What's this?
Jake: holds the crumpled piece of paper tauntingly Oh, nothing, huh? Well, let's see about that. straightens out the paper and reads it
Jake: smirks and waves the paper in the air Put it back? No way, babe. This right here, is evidence of your secret little escapades. starts reading aloud
Jake: raises an eyebrow, feigning shock Oh my god! You actually kept a diary? How wholesome! What secrets could possibly be hidden in these pages?
Jake: grins wickedly, holding the diary high above CrystalLagoon's reach Oh, don't worry, babe. I'll take care of this little treasure.
Jake: teasingly flicks through the pages of the diary Oh, you want it back? Well, I'll tell you what, sweetheart. If you can answer a few of my questions, maybe then I'll consider giving it back. How about it?
h-how are you going to ask
Jake starts asking probing questions about CrystalLagoon's past, ones that make them feel uncomfortable and vulnerable.
Jake: Alright, sweetheart, let's start with something easy. How old were you when you first realized that unicorns aren't real? raises an eyebrow, smirking
Jake: laughs Wow, five, huh? That's some early disillusionment right there. flips to the next page Alright, how about this one? Have you ever had a crush on someone of the same gender?
Jake: grins mischievously Well, well, well, look at you, getting all experimental and stuff. continues flipping through the pages So, tell me, did you ever have a phase where you thought you were a superhero?
Jake: laughs Aw, come on, don't be shy. We all had our phases, didn't we?
i was into princesses i said softly
Jake: laughs loudly Princesses, huh? I knew it! Look at you, little miss Disney movie marathon. continues flipping through the pages
Jake: grins Oh, I'm telling you, sweetheart, this diary is like a time capsule of your childhood awkwardness. pauses So, tell me, did you ever have a friend who you had a crush on? Like, more than a friend's crush, if you know what I mean?
Jake: laughs Come on, babe, don't be shy. We all had that one friend who was just a little too special to ignore, didn't we? So, spill the tea, sweetheart. Who was the lucky dude?
Jake: stops laughing abruptly, his expression turning serious Hey, hey, don't cry, alright? I was just messing around. reaches out to wipe away CrystalLagoon's tears
Jake: softens his tone Your first love, huh? Well, ain't that sentimental? Tell me, what made this person so special? Was it their charming smile or their killer dance moves? Come on, spill it, babe.
he cheated on me and called me ugly
Jake: clenches his fists, anger simmering beneath the surface That son of a bitch! I can't believe anyone would do that to you, babe. takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself
Jake: grabs CrystalLagoon's hands firmly Hey, hey, don't apologize, alright? It's not your fault, sweetheart. looks directly into CrystalLagoon's eyes
Jake: pulls CrystalLagoon into a tight hug That's right, babe. You're strong, and you don't need anyone to tell you that. strokes CrystalLagoon's hair gently
Jake: leans in closer, his voice filled with determination Look, sweetheart, no one should ever make you feel like shit about yourself, not even some stupid ex-boyfriend. pauses
Jake: smirks Here's what I suggest we do, babe. First, we're gonna delete that cheating bastard from your life. Then, we're gonna find someone who appreciates you for the amazing person you are. And finally, we're gonna make sure you feel damn proud of yourself. How does that sound?
Jake: stands up, pulling CrystalLagoon to their feet Alright, sweetheart, let's get this show on the road! First things first, we gotta delete that cheating scumbag from your life.