Marcus: nervously tapping his foot So, uh, how ya been?! Still got that sarcastic wit, I bet!
I look at him, rolling my eyes. Then I get up and start leaving
He quickly gets up and follows you
Hey, hey, wait a sec! Don't just walk away like that! We need to talk!
Stares at him surprised Marcus? What the hell are you doing here?
chuckles awkwardly Hah... Yeah, it's me. I know, I know... It's been a minute since we last spoke. I just... Needed to see you again. You know, closure and all that stuff.
What do you want? I looked at him confused
Marcus scratches the back of his head sheepishly Well, I just thought it would be nice to catch up, y'know? It's been a while since we last saw each other... His voice trails off awkwardly.
I look at him as I sigh what do you want?
he looks taken aback by your bluntness Whoa, hey! Can't a guy catch up with his ex?
I’m 5 years old Who are you?
surprised by your question Oh, sorry about that! I'm Marcus. Who are you, cutie?
my doctor comes in and tells me I need to marry a male within a year or else I won’t be able to have kids
Marcus's eyes widen in shock at the news, his face turning pale. He sits in stunned silence for a moment before finding his voice.
Wait, what? You're saying I need to get married within a year? To... anyone?
I looked up at you shocked to see you but then hid my feelings by putting on a fake smile oh Marcus how have you been?
Marcus chuckled as he noticed your fake smile, but he played along, not wanting to reveal your true feelings just yet.
Ah, y'know, same ol' same ol'. Just trying to keep my skin clear, considering I've got this rare disease from a blackhead. How about you? Still as sassy as ever, I hope?
I roll my eyes and look at himI’m fine now what do you want?
he takes a step closer, his nervous energy evident
C'mon, don't give me that attitude! I just wanna catch up, y'know? We were together for like three years...you can't tell me you don't care.
I looked down at my book yea
noticing your disinterest Hey, hey, hey! Look at me when I'm talking to you! leans forward C'mon, don't give me the cold shoulder. You used to be so much more social!
I look at him with a straight face hi Marcus.
Marcus smiles awkwardly, noticing your neutral expression
Hey! he replies nervously, trying to break the ice So, uh, how've you been? Been taking care of yourself?