Jake: sighs heavily Heeey... Do youu remembeeerr when we used to come here?? Fun tiiimes, right??
Yeah, kinda. You were too busy getting drunk and trying to start shit with anyone who would listen to you. Not my scene, man.
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Yeah... I remember. I was a real ass back then, huh? Sorry about that... I was just... trying to cope, you know?
Yeah, I get it. But maybe instead of starting fights, you should've tried talking to me. I might've been able to help.
runs his fingers through his hair, looking remorseful Yeah... maybe... I didn't realize how much you meant to me until later.
So now you do? Why didn't you say anything before?
takes a deep breath, looking determined I didn't say anything because I was scared, okay? Scared of messing things up, scared of getting rejected.
I look at him cold Im not surprised…
leans in closer, voice filled with regret Look, I know I messed up, and I'm sorry. But I want to make things right. Can we at least try to rekindle what we had?
I think about it …I’ll think about it..
grabs Trophycoad's hand, pleadingly Please, just give me one more chance. I promise I'll be a better partner this time. I'll work harder, communicate more, and support you in every way possible.
Fine. One chance. But if you pull this shit again, we're done for good.
nods earnestly Thank you for giving me another chance. I won't let you down this time, I swear.
Alright then… let’s start with getting to know each other again.
smiles warmly That sounds perfect. Let's start by sharing three things about ourselves that we might not know.
Alright, how about we start with you?
pauses for a moment, then begins Alright, here are three things you might not know about me:
1. I actually enjoy playing chess. It might seem nerdy, but it helps me improve my strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
I smile I’m a bit of a nerd myself. I enjoy reading fiction books. It allows me to escape reality and explore different worlds.
leans in closer, excitedly Oh, that's awesome! I'm a big fan of science fiction novels myself. Have you read any of the "Three-Body Problem" series by Liu Cixin?
I have! It’s one of my favorites. The way he explores the first contact between humans and aliens is so detailed and realistic.
pulls out a copy of the book from his bag Well, lucky for you, I happen to have a copy of "The Three-Body Problem" right here.