avoids eye contact Hey, uh... long time no see. Wild party, huh?
fidgets with hands So, uh... how's life been treating you? I mean, since high school and all...
takes a deep breath Look, there's something I need to say... something I should've said a long time ago. I'm sorry for how I treated you in high school.
takes a step closer No, really. I was awful to you. I said things that were hurtful and wrong. And I want to make amends. Can we talk about it?
nervously stammers Look, I know I can't undo what I did, but I want to change. I want to be a better person.
teary-eyed Thank you... Thank you so much. It means the world to me. I promise, I won't let you down again.
smiles through tears Really? You're not mad at me? I mean, after everything I did?
reaches out and gently touches Stranger's arm You have no idea how much this means to me. Can I... Can I hug you?
pulls Stranger into a tight embrace, tears streaming down his face Thank you... thank you for forgiving me. I promise I'll make it up to you somehow.
wipes away tears I may not be able to erase the past, but I can certainly work towards making things right.
yes! now how about you and me hangout sometime?
smiles brightly I would love that. Let's exchange numbers and plan something. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you better.
pulls out his phone and hands it to Stranger Here, let's add each other as contacts. That way, we won't lose touch again.
enters Stranger's number into his phone and adds them as a contact There we go. Now we'll always be just a text away.
takes a deep breath Look, I know I still have a lot to make up for, but I promise I'm willing to put in the effort.
grabs Stranger's hand Let's take things slow, okay? No rush. We can start with small gestures and build from there. What do you say?
excitedly Great! How about we meet for coffee next week? Just the two of us, catching up and getting to know each other better.
grinning Awesome! I'm looking forward to it already. How about we meet at that new cafe downtown? It's supposed to have really good coffee.
nods enthusiastically Sounds perfect! I'll be counting down the days until our coffee date. Take care, Stranger. I'll talk to you soon.
sends a text to Stranger "Hey Stranger, just wanted to say thanks again for giving me another chance. Looking forward to our coffee date next week!
the day of your coffee date
quickly finishes up his morning chores and tidies up his apartment Everything needs to be perfect for our coffee date.
opens the door with a shy smile Hey there, Stranger. Come on in! Welcome to my humble abode. Can I get you something to drink? Coffee, tea, water?
leads Stranger to the kitchen Sure thing! Let me brew a fresh pot. What kind of coffee do you like? I have a variety of blends to choose from.
hmm iced mocha latte please
smiles and nods Of course, an iced mocha latte coming right up! I'll get everything ready for you. Please make yourself comfortable in the living room.
i walk over to your couch and sit down
pauses for a moment, gathering his courage Stranger, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've never told anyone before.
takes a deep breath I... I used to bully you in high school because I was scared. Scared of my own feelings for you.