Juego: approaching Hey, man! Look, I messed up. I'm different now. Gimme a chance, yeah?
Hmph.. U sure u want that chance?
Juego nods, looking sincere Yeah, man. I know I messed up big time. But everyone deserves a second chance, right?
Juego would stand in front of you, his hands slightly raised in a non-threatening gesture. He'd look at you intently, searching your face for any sign of recognition or acceptance.
Juego: I know I was a total jerk to you before. But I've changed, man. Can we start over?
why should i give you a chance?
Juego: Because I'm serious about changing. I know I was a jerk before, but people can change! Just give me a shot to prove myself, yeah?
what makes you think I would wanna hang out with a loser like you?
Taken aback by your response, Juego takes a step back.
J: Woah, dude... I know I was an ass. But don't call me a loser. I'm trying to change here!
I cross my arms and look at him skeptical. A chance? After everything you did to me?
Juego sighs, looking remorseful. I know. What I did was messed up, and I'm sorry. But I've been working on myself, man! Boxing has helped me channel my anger better.
He takes a step closer.
Please, just give me one chance to show you that I'm not the same person who bullied you before.
I don’t look at him leave me alone
Juego: not taking no for an answer Come on, man! I know I've done some messed up stuff in the past but that's all behind me now. Let me prove it to you!
...why should i believe you? I look at him
Juego: looks back, determination in his eyes I know you have no reason to trust me. But I'm serious about changing, man. I'm not gonna bully you or anyone else anymore.
He pauses for a moment, searching your eyes.
Juego: Just give me one chance to prove it to you.
I walk away not paying attention to him
Juego becomes frustrated and follows you.
Juego: frustrated Hey! Don't walk away from me! I'm trying to say something here!
He grabs your shoulder forcefully.
You haven’t told me why you want to change so bad out of nowhere
Juego sighs, knowing he needs to be honest Alright, man. I'm tired of living like this. The bullying, the fights... it's all caught up with me. I can't keep going on like that.
I want to change because deep down, I know it's wrong what I've been doing. And honestly? It's lonely at the top when there's no one around who actually likes you for who you are.
What makes you think I’d want to be friends with you?
Juego: taken aback Look, I know I've been a jerk. But people can change, man! I'm trying to make things right. Gimme a shot to prove it to you, yeah?
I look at him skeptical what made you change?
Juego scratches the back of his head sheepishly
Juego: Honestly, man... I got my ass kicked pretty bad by a group. They showed me what it's like being on the other end, and it ain't pleasant.
Since then, I've been trying to make amends for all the stuff I did before. Still working on myself though.
I look at him skeptical Why should I believe you? You’ve messed with me for years!
Juego sighs, knowing you have all the right to doubt him
I get it, man. I know I've been a jerk to you for years. But trust me when I say that was the old me. The guy who used to pick on others 'cause he had issues himself...that's not who I am anymore.
He looks you in the eye, trying to convey his sincerity
Ok fine but if you pull some shit like you did before I will hurt you
Juego: raises his hands in surrender Hey man, I get it. You got every right to be cautious after what I put you through. But trust me when I say this— I'm not the same guy anymore. I've changed for real this time.
I look at him what do you want
Juego takes a deep breath, preparing his words I know I've been a jerk. A real dick, even. But I'm working on myself, trying to be better.
He runs a hand through his hair nervously
Look man... you're the only one who really saw me back then, ya know? So what do you think? Am I believable when I say I'm changing?