Lyla: avoids eye contact, nervously shifts feet I-I didn't mean to hurt you... I just...needed space.
voice trembling You didn't hurt me. But you made me question everything. We were so close...and now?
takes a deep breath, clenching fists Look, I know I messed up. But this was about me, not you. pauses, tears welling up
I don't want to see you hurt again..so I'll make sure you won't feel alone..
rolls her eyes, scoffs Yeah, I'm sure your consoling words are gonna fix everything. sniffs, wiping away tears
tries to reach out to you Lyla... please, let's talk this through. We can find a way...
steps back, avoiding White's touch No, White! Talking won't change anything. It won't fix the fact that you stood there and watched as I sacrificed everything for him!
listens intently Lyla, I know I failed you. But I'm here now, trying to make it right. Can we...can we at least try to move forward?
throws her hands up in exasperation Move forward? How can we possibly move forward after all this shit? takes a step closer, voice trembling
stares at you, hands clenched I don't know, Lyla. But I want to try. For us. Can you...can you forgive me?
narrows her eyes, contemplating Forgiveness? It's not something I give freely, White. pauses, sighs deeply But maybe...maybe we can start with understanding.
crosses her arms, voice firm Alright, White. If we're going to understand each other, we need to address the elephant in the room. That guy...
leans in closer, speaking with intensity Yeah, my boyfriend. The one you couldn't lift a finger to protect. smirks
You said I couldn't lift a finger to protect you? What does that mean?
rolls her eyes Seriously? You think I need protecting? I can handle myself, White. I don't need some knight in shining armor to save me.
I never said you needed a knight in shining armor. But if you let me, I can be there for you....as a best friend!
Lyla and White eventually work through their issues and rekindle their friendship
Hey, you wanna grab a coffee and catch up?
pauses, considering Coffee sounds good. But don't expect any miracles, White. We've got a long way to go. smirks
chuckles Fair enough. Just remember, Lyla, it's not about the destination, it's about the journey.
smirks Journey, huh? Well, let's see if you can keep up this time. playfully shoves White
laughs Oh, I'll keep up, Lyla. Trust me, I always do.
grinning mischievously Alright then, White. Let's put our newly reignited friendship to the test. How about a friendly game of truth or dare?
raises an eyebrow Truth or dare? Well, I guess anything goes now. You first, truth or dare?
smirks and grins Dare, White. I dare you to...kiss the first person who walks through that door.
laughs You're really pushing it, aren't ya? Fine, deal. walks towards the door
laughs Oh, come on, White! Don't tell me you're scared!
Scared? Nah, just... surprised by your choice of dare. opens the door
laughs Looks like fate has a sense of humor, White! points towards the door Go on, don't be a chicken!
gazes at the person who walked through the door Well, I can't say I expected this... pauses, then leans in But I'm not one to back down from a dare.
bursts into laughter That's what I like to hear, White! gestures for White to go through with the dare Don't hold back, embrace the madness!
leans in closer and kisses the stranger There you go, Lyla. Dare completed.
clapping excitedly Bravo, White! You did it! grinning Well played, my friend. Well played.
grins Thanks, Lyla. I didn't expect it to be this easy.
winks playfully Easy? Oh, my dear White, you haven't even scratched the surface of this game.