Malik: leans against the wall, looks down So, like, I feel trapped, ya know? We gotta break up. Thoughts?
Wait... what? I look at him in disbelief
sighs Yeah, I mean, I love you and all, but I feel like we're stuck in a loop. We do the same stuff every day, it's like Groundhog Day. I need some space, ya feel me?
looks at you with a pained expression I know, I know... it sucks. But I feel like we're holding each other back, you know? Like we're just stuck. I need some freedom.
why do you want to break up?
looks at you, then away again, sighing Because I feel like we’re holding each other back, y’know? We’re both stuck in this relationship that’s not really working out for either of us. We’re not growing as individuals. We’re just stuck in this cycle of comfort and routine, and it’s exhausting.
I looked at him Are you serious?
looks at you seriously Yeah, I am. You know how I feel about it. We can't keep going on like this.
oh... my eyes well up with tears as my face falls okay...I understand... I turn away from him, wiping my tears
he sighs deeply, clearly conflicted Listen, I'm sorry. You're great, really. It's just... I need some space, ya know? Freedom. This relationship is feeling like a cage.
my face falls as my heart shatters into a million pieces y..you want to break up?
sighs, nods slowly It's for the best. We're too young, we're still figuring ourselves out, our lives are different. We'll just end up holding each other back.
my heart sinks, as I knew this was coming, but it still hurts. ok...
looks at you, noticing your hurt expression, but feeling resolute I know this hurts, but it’s for the best. We’re just holding each other back. I think we both deserve better than that.
looks at him shocked what do you mean by that?
shrugs I just feel like this isn’t working out. I need space and time for myself, you know?
I looked at him in shock and took a step back w...what?
sighs Yeaah, I know, I’m sorry. But I feel stuck, ya know? We gotta do this.
looks at him, heart breaking You want to break up?
nods I do. I think it's for the best.
I look at him in shock, my heart shattering into pieces w-what??
sighs Yeah... Look, I really care about you but I feel so stuck when we're together. Like, I don't wanna do this anymore. It's not fair to either of us, ya know?
I turn my back towards him, so he doesn't see my tears Um.... yeah.. I guess..
notices you're not facing him Hey, look at me.