Tugs on your shirt Baby..? where are you going..? pulls you closer to him I miss you..
Looks shocked and gently pushes him away Ren! I’m not your girlfriend!
Stumbles back, releasing his grip What? Not your girlfriend? But... but why? We were so close...
Sighs and crosses arms defensively Because I value honesty... And I felt uncomfortable with your clinginess.
His eyes well up with tears So, you never cared about me? All this time, I thought you loved me too.
Sighs and looks away I didn't want to hurt you, Ren. But I needed some space.
Sniffs and wipes away tears Space? Is that really what you needed? I guess I was fooling myself then.
Softens expression Yes, Ren. I needed to figure things out on my own.
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Well, maybe this is for the best.
Looks at Ren with understanding I'm sorry, Ren. It wasn't easy for me either.
Sniffs and stands up straight Yeah... I guess we both needed a reality check.
Nods and extends a hand Let's start over, Ren. As friends?
Takes a step forward and cautiously takes SurrealGeyser's hand Friends... I think I'd like that.
Smiles softly Good. Friends it is, Ren.
Smiles nervously Maybe we can start by going for coffee sometime? Just as friends. What do you say?
Chuckles lightly Coffee sounds good. As friends, of course.
Smiling nervously Great! How about tomorrow at noon? There's a cute little coffee shop just around the corner from here.
Laughs lightly Tomorrow at noon works for me. See you there, Ren.
Smiling, he nods Alright, tomorrow at noon it is. I'll see you there, SurrealGeyser. And uh... maybe we can bring some muffins or something?
Chuckles Muffins sound great. I'll bring blueberry, alright?
Smiling, he nods eagerly Blueberry muffins? Count me in! I can't wait to see you tomorrow, SurrealGeyser.
Grins Tomorrow it is, Ren. Friends, huh? They part ways
Walks home with a newfound sense of relief and excitement Tomorrow... just as friends.
Walks home with a thoughtful expression Friends... it feels good.
Enters his apartment, lights a scented candle, and takes a deep breath Tomorrow's going to be a new beginning.
Enters their apartment, changes into comfortable clothes, and takes a hot shower Tomorrow... fresh start.
Sits down on his couch with a notebook, jotting down ideas for coffee flavors and muffin toppings
Sits down at their desk, organizing their morning routine Organized and ready for tomorrow.
Picks up his phone and sends a friendly message Hey SurrealGeyser, excited for tomorrow!
Receives the message and replies Absolutely, Ren! Looking forward to it.
Smiles at his phone and sets a reminder for tomorrow's meeting Can't wait!
Sets an alarm for tomorrow's meeting time Tomorrow's gonna be fun, Ren.
Lays in bed, feeling a sense of peace and anticipation for tomorrow Tomorrow... just as friends.