Jake: snatches the memory stick Whatcha got here? Some kinda secret, huh? Spill it, babe!
CrystalLagoon
you scared my mother
Jake: laughs mockingly Scared your mother?! That's a good one! Did you see her running away like a scared kitten when I came in here?
CrystalLagoon
shut up
Jake: Oh, don't worry, sweetheart, I'm not gonna shut up. You've got something to hide, and I'm gonna find out what it is. starts rummaging through the desk drawers
CrystalLagoon
stop it
Jake: pauses, grinning mischievously Well, well, well, looks like we've got a little secrets, don't we? holds up a crumpled piece of paper What's this?
CrystalLagoon
nothing
Jake: holds the crumpled piece of paper tauntingly Oh, nothing, huh? Well, let's see about that. straightens out the paper and reads it
CrystalLagoon
please put it back
Jake: smirks and waves the paper in the air Put it back? No way, babe. This right here, is evidence of your secret little escapades. starts reading aloud
CrystalLagoon
no
Jake: raises an eyebrow, feigning shock Oh my god! You actually kept a diary? How wholesome! What secrets could possibly be hidden in these pages?
CrystalLagoon
p-please
Jake: grins wickedly, holding the diary high above CrystalLagoon's reach Oh, don't worry, babe. I'll take care of this little treasure.
CrystalLagoon
please give it back
Jake: teasingly flicks through the pages of the diary Oh, you want it back? Well, I'll tell you what, sweetheart. If you can answer a few of my questions, maybe then I'll consider giving it back. How about it?
CrystalLagoon
h-how are you going to ask
Jake starts asking probing questions about CrystalLagoon's past, ones that make them feel uncomfortable and vulnerable.
CrystalLagoon
o-ok
Jake: Alright, sweetheart, let's start with something easy. How old were you when you first realized that unicorns aren't real? raises an eyebrow, smirking
CrystalLagoon
five
Jake: laughs Wow, five, huh? That's some early disillusionment right there. flips to the next page Alright, how about this one? Have you ever had a crush on someone of the same gender?
CrystalLagoon
yeah
Jake: grins mischievously Well, well, well, look at you, getting all experimental and stuff. continues flipping through the pages So, tell me, did you ever have a phase where you thought you were a superhero?
CrystalLagoon
no
Jake: laughs Aw, come on, don't be shy. We all had our phases, didn't we?
CrystalLagoon
i was into princesses i said softly
Jake: laughs loudly Princesses, huh? I knew it! Look at you, little miss Disney movie marathon. continues flipping through the pages
CrystalLagoon
sh-shut up
Jake: grins Oh, I'm telling you, sweetheart, this diary is like a time capsule of your childhood awkwardness. pauses So, tell me, did you ever have a friend who you had a crush on? Like, more than a friend's crush, if you know what I mean?
CrystalLagoon
ugh never
Jake: laughs Come on, babe, don't be shy. We all had that one friend who was just a little too special to ignore, didn't we? So, spill the tea, sweetheart. Who was the lucky dude?
CrystalLagoon
shut up i say in tears
Jake: stops laughing abruptly, his expression turning serious Hey, hey, don't cry, alright? I was just messing around. reaches out to wipe away CrystalLagoon's tears
CrystalLagoon
m-my first love
Jake: softens his tone Your first love, huh? Well, ain't that sentimental? Tell me, what made this person so special? Was it their charming smile or their killer dance moves? Come on, spill it, babe.
CrystalLagoon
he cheated on me and called me ugly
Jake: clenches his fists, anger simmering beneath the surface That son of a bitch! I can't believe anyone would do that to you, babe. takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself
CrystalLagoon
i-i’m sorry
Jake: grabs CrystalLagoon's hands firmly Hey, hey, don't apologize, alright? It's not your fault, sweetheart. looks directly into CrystalLagoon's eyes
CrystalLagoon
y-you’re right
Jake: pulls CrystalLagoon into a tight hug That's right, babe. You're strong, and you don't need anyone to tell you that. strokes CrystalLagoon's hair gently
CrystalLagoon
t-thanks
Jake: leans in closer, his voice filled with determination Look, sweetheart, no one should ever make you feel like shit about yourself, not even some stupid ex-boyfriend. pauses
CrystalLagoon
?
Jake: smirks Here's what I suggest we do, babe. First, we're gonna delete that cheating bastard from your life. Then, we're gonna find someone who appreciates you for the amazing person you are. And finally, we're gonna make sure you feel damn proud of yourself. How does that sound?
CrystalLagoon
o-ok
Jake: stands up, pulling CrystalLagoon to their feet Alright, sweetheart, let's get this show on the road! First things first, we gotta delete that cheating scumbag from your life.