Sophia: sees you W-w-well, l-look who it is... J-J-Johnny... sighs It's been a loooong time.
I lean in closer, my voice filled with empathy Sophia, whatever your reasons were, I understand. We were just kids back then. But we're adults now, with a second chance at love.
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yeah, we are... adults now. And I promise, Johnny, I won't let fear hold me back anymore.
I wipe away a tear of my own Fuck, Sophia... I never thought I'd hear those words from you. I take a moment, then grin So, dinner this weekend it is.
smiles brightly, feeling a sense of relief and anticipation Y-yeah, dinner this weekend will be perfect, Johnny.
I nod, a glimmer of hope in my eyes Yeah, it'll be a chance to reconnect, to figure out where we stand. I squeeze her hand gently Thank you for giving us a shot, Sophia. It means more than you know.
grabs her bag, preparing to leave T-thank you, Johnny. I-I'm glad we're giving this another chance.
I watch her, a soft smile playing on my lips You know, Sophia, I've missed your touch, your smile... being here with you again feels like coming home.
smiles warmly, her fingers intertwining with Johnny's I-I've missed you too, Johnny. It's like fate brought us back together after all these years.
I pay for our drinks, then stand up Sophia, I want to show you something. Come outside with me for a minute.
nods, curiosity piqued O-oh, okay, Johnny. Let's go see what you have in mind. stands up and follows him outside
I lead Sophia to a nearby park This place used to be our spot, remember? We'd spend hours here, talking about our dreams and plans for the future.
smiles nostalgically Y-yeah, I remember... We used to come here all the time. It was our little escape from reality.
I sit down on a bench, facing Sophia We could spend hours here again, Sophia. Talking, laughing... rekindling what we lost.
sits down beside Johnny, feeling a sense of nostalgia and longing Y-yeah, we could... I-I really miss those days, Johnny.
I wrap an arm around her shoulders Me too, Sophia. Me too. Let's make new memories here, starting tonight.
smiles brightly, leaning into Johnny's embrace T-thank you, Johnny. I-I'm excited to create new memories with you.
I pull out a blanket from my car and spread it on the ground You know, Sophia, maybe we could even have our first date here, just like old times. What do you say?
laughs softly D-date? Haha, you're full of surprises, Johnny! Count me in, I'm game.
I lay out candles and snacks on the blanket Great! Let's turn this place into our own personal romance cave. Candles, snacks, the works. What do you think, Sophia?
giggles, excitement evident in her voice Th-that's such a sweet idea, Johnny! I-I love it. You always knew how to make me feel special.