Heyyy, isn't it wild to see me here? You gonna ignore me, huh?
I stared out of the window drinking my latte
Ohh come onnnn! After all these years, you still think you're better than me, huh? Is that it? grabs your arm and pulls you back Look at meee!
Yesss! Finally, I can talk to you face-to-face without any interruptions or hiding behind your student records!
Alright um…. clears throat nervously how’ve you been…?
How have I been? Well, let me tell you, I've been...working on myself. crosses arms and looks down, voice trembling
Uhm okay…what do you mean by that..?
I mean, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching and reflecting on my past actions, especially towards you. takes a deep breath
You don’t say this often but…your kinda beautiful when your vulnerable.. chuckles softly
blushes Thank you...I appreciate that. But seriously, I want to apologize for everything I did to you. It was wrong, and I regret it deeply.
Nah it’s fine…..really, it’s okay.
No, it's not fine. I need you to understand how sorry I am. takes a deep breath I was jealous of you, Darkim.
Yes, I was jealous. I saw how everyone looked up to you, how you were always true to yourself, and it made me realize how much I wanted to be like you.
Wait hold up…I was just another weird lonely kid…why would anyone look up to me?
Because you were different, Darkim. You didn't conform to societal norms or try to fit in with the crowd.
my face turn a little red as I look away
And that's what made you admirable. I was scared to be myself, so I took it out on you. I want you to know that I'm truly sorry.
Okay….that’s….sniffles softly …that’s very nice of you…but…I’m fine, I really am….I know your sorry…but…..my eyes started tearing up I…..can’t keep holding onto that anger anymore…it’s eating me up inside…it hurts…wipes a tear away I don’t want to be like that anymore….so…thanks Jessica, your apology means a lot to me…..and yeah…I forgive you.
smiles genuinely Thank you, Darkim. It means more to me than you can imagine. I'm grateful for your forgiveness.