Lucas: fidgeting with his hands H-Hey, I-I didn't think you'd be here.
Fartt
yeah
stuttering I...I just came by to...uh...catch up, you know? attempts a smile
Fartt
okay
takes a step closer, looking hopeful Look, I've been thinking about you a lot lately. What happened all those years ago...
Fartt
why did you never reach out to me?
drops his gaze, fidgeting nervously W-well...I...uh...I didn't know if...if you even wanted to hear from me.
Fartt
you really didn't think that I wouldn't?
nervously runs a hand through his hair N-no, I mean, yeah, I did. I...I just didn't know how to handle everything.
Fartt
that's a lie, tell me?
averts his gaze, cheeks turning red O-okay, fine. I...I didn't want to be rejected, alright? It's a stupid reason, but there it is.
Fartt
oh.
looks down for a moment before gathering his courage Look, I...I may not have handled things the right way, but...but I can't stop thinking about you.
Fartt
I...I'm not sure what to say
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage You don't have to say anything right now. Just...just give me a chance to prove myself, to show you that...
Fartt
that I'm worthy of love?
nods, looking determined Yeah...that, and...and to show you that we can make this work, despite everything that's happened.
Fartt
okay
takes a step closer, gently takes Fartt's hand Thank you...for giving me a chance.
Fartt
blushes
Fartt and Lucas decide to start a long-distance relationship while they navigate the complexities of their newfound connection.
Fartt
so what do we do now?
smiles softly W-well, how about we start by getting to know each other all over again?
Fartt
okay
grinning Great! Let's send each other those old photos and letters we wrote to each other as kids. It'll be like reliving our childhood memories all over again.
Fartt
okay
pulls out his old scrapbook, flipping through the pages Alright, let's see... Ah, here's one from when we were ten.
Fartt
wow
hands Fartt the letter, his eyes filled with excitement Here, read this. It's a letter I wrote to you, telling you all about my favorite cartoon characters.
Fartt
reads it
grinning And look at this one! It's a drawing I made of you. Remember how we used to draw each other all the time?
Fartt
chuckles oh yeah, I remember that
rummages through his backpack and pulls out two old sketchbooks Hey, I still have my old sketchbooks. Want to see your drawing?
Fartt
yeah I do
opens the sketchbook and shows Fartt the drawing Here it is! It's a little rough around the edges, but it's my attempt at capturing your spirit.