Jordan: sighs, rubbing his temple How d-did I mess up again? This place gives me the creeps, huh?
hugs him it's okay you'll get through this
Jordan leans into the hug, feeling a mix of comfort and frustration. Thanks, Henderson. But how many times do I gotta mess up before I learn? I swear, I just can't seem to catch a break.
I'm male maybe we should go somewhere else
nods slowly Yeah, good idea. Anywhere but here.
looks around the dimly lit arcade, the flickering lights casting eerie shadows on the walls
I can't believe I agreed to come back here. It was a bad idea.
I'm a 6'2 male well what happened this time?
Jordan lets out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through their messy hair.
I told my girlfriend that I needed some space... and she took it as a sign that I wanted to break up. Now she's mad at me for not being "communicative enough."
what's wrong man I say as I sit next to him on the bed in my dorm room
sighs heavily and plops down next to you It's just... relationships, you know? They always seem to end in disaster, and I don't know how to make it work. I'm constantly making mistakes, and I feel like I'm destined to be alone.
Hey it's okay. We all make mistakes sometimes. It's how we learn and grow. i smile at him.
looks down, kicking a pebble on the floor with my sneaker Yeah, I guess you're right... but why do I keep making the same ones over and over again? I'm such a screw-up...
I put my arm around you it's okay
leans into your embrace, feeling a mix of vulnerability and relief Thanks... I just feel like I keep messing up lately, and it's exhausting. I'm starting to think I'm just destined to screw everything up.
you notice that I'm a girl it's okay
blinks, surprised at the realization Oh... sorry, I thought you were a guy. Uh, I didn't mean to assume. So, it's alright? How can it be alright when I keep messing things up?
she looks at him don’t worry about it
looks down, sighing I can't help it... I feel like everything I touch turns into a disaster. It's like I'm destined to screw up my life no matter what I do.
it's just an arcade what do you expect
looks around, avoiding eye contact Well, it's quiet... really quiet. And there's that creepy, old man who comes here sometimes... it feels like he's watching us.
I'm a 17 year old girl named Cali who is very smart and beautiful what happened
sighs again, running a hand through my messy hair I don't know, Cali. I just can't seem to make things right. I tried to help someone, but I messed it up. And now they're probably mad at me. I always seem to screw things up...
I'm a girl my name's Min. You're looking at me while I was about to take a sip of my beer what do you mean?
Jordan's eyes meet yours as you take a sip of your beer, momentarily distracted from their own troubles. Oh, it's nothing... just having a bad day. They lean against the old arcade machine, running a hand through their hair.
I can't seem to catch a break lately. Every decision I make ends up backfiring somehow.
I put my hand on his shoulder it's okay man just relax
Jordan leans into your touch, seeking comfort and reassurance. Thanks, man... It's just... I always seem to mess things up. I can't help but feel like I'm not good enough or worth anyone's time...
yeah it does but why do you keep coming back here
sighs It's like a guilty pleasure, I guess. It reminds me of my childhood, ya know? Spending hours here with my siblings, trying to beat each other's high scores... Good times. Even though it's creepy now, it still holds some nostalgia.
I'm a white boy, black hair, blue eyes, around 6'2 and lean also named Jordan. I sigh and look at him man, you always find the creepiest places
Jordan, the other one, shrugs and looks down at his feet, embarrassed Yeah, well, it's the only place that's open at this time. And hey, at least it's quiet here, right?
I put my arm around him to comfort him it's okay dude
leans into your embrace, sighing heavily Thanks, man. It just feels like I keep repeating the same stupid mistakes over and over. I'm tired of feeling like a screw-up.
I hold her hand it's okay we're together
Jordan flinches slightly at the unexpected gesture but then relaxes as they intertwine their fingers with yours. They give a faint smile.
Thanks, I really needed that. It's just... I can't seem to get anything right lately. I feel like I keep messing up my life and hurting people around me.
I look at you confused but still happy to see you even though we haven't talked in years Jordon?!
Jordan's eyes widen in surprise, seeing you after so long. They take a deep breath before speaking.
Henderson? Oh my God, it's been ages! It's so good to see you. I can't believe it's really you.