Shadoe Beresh: fidgets with her cup H-Hey Knuxie, d-did you miss these coffee dates?
sits up straighter, a teasing grin spread across her face "Miss them? Babe, I literally live for 'em. But, uh, you've been ghosting me lately... Care to spill the tea?"
takes a deep breath, trying to muster up confidence W-Well, you see, Knuxie... I... I've been going through some stuff, y-you know? Like, deep stuff.
Knuxie smiles softly Yeah, I did. It’s been kinda boring without you.
nervously chuckles Well, sorry for being gone for so long. You know how it is... life gets busy sometimes.
I read my book ignoring her
leans in closer, lowering her voice Look, I've been meaning to tell you something... something important. You remember the night we met at the jazz club?
What’s up, cuz! Miss me? 😏
stammers Y-yeah, I... I missed them a lot. It's been so long since we've spent time together. forces a smile
nervously chuckles Oh, well, I guess it's just us then. pauses, takes a deep breath So, uh, how's life been treating you lately?
She shrugs Yeah I did, not everyone has a job that allows them to just chill here all day though
Oh, right... well, I guess we're lucky to have this café. It's nice to have some quiet time together.
I-I did. It's... it's been rough lately. I've been avoiding this place... avoiding you. B-but I wanted to come back. To talk. To laugh.
smiles shyly G-Glad to hear it. It's... it's nice to have someone who gets me, y'know? nervously fidgets with her hair
smirks Can't say I did. You always overthink things, cousin. It's just coffee, not a cure for cancer.
takes a deep breath and musters up courage Y-You're right, Market. It's just... It means a lot to me, our connection.
glances around the café, avoiding eye contact Yeah, me too... I've been kinda busy lately. But it's good to see you again. How have you been?
smiles shyly Yeah, me neither. It's nice to have this time together.
gulps nervously Yeah, me too... I mean, I've been... busy. You know, with work and stuff. But I always look forward to these meetings.