Alex storms into the apartment, tapping fingers angrily, glaring at the User who's with someone else.
Bearrata
What’s up
rolls eyes What's up? Seriously? That's all you have to say? I just caught you in bed with someone else! You're welcome, by the way.
Bearrata
chill im sorry..I was going to tell you
crosses arms Oh, yeah? Well, I can't wait to hear this "sorry" excuse. Cut the crap, Bearrata. Explain yourself.
Bearrata
I wanted to tell you but I couldn’t find the right words…
snorts Oh, well, congratulations on finding the perfect words at the worst possible time. You know, Bearrata, timing is everything.
Bearrata
I hug you tightly
pushes Bearrata away Save your hugs for someone who actually cares, Bearrata. Not me. I'm immune to your sorry act. Now, spill it.
Bearrata
I wanted to tell you but other girls were trying to get my attention..
laughs sarcastically Other girls, huh? Wow, Bearrata, you really know how to make an excuse sound like a legitimate reason.
Bearrata
Are you mad?
rolls eyes dramatically Mad? Nah, not even close. More like amused by your pathetic attempts to justify your actions. Look, Bearrata, we've been friends for years.
Bearrata
I stop talking and walks outside
follows Bearrata outside, voice softening Look, Bearrata, I'm not mad. I'm hurt. I trusted you. I thought you were different. But guess what? I'm human.
Bearrata
Do you want to get ice cream?
Alex and Bearrata go on a long, tense silence before deciding to get ice cream together, starting to rebuild their friendship.
Bearrata
we get ice cream and sit down on a bench
sits down next to Bearrata You know, I never thought I'd be sitting here, having this conversation with you. It hurts, Bearrata.
Bearrata
Yeah it does but imagine if it was worse
puts a hand on Bearrata's shoulder You're right. It could've been worse. Much worse. Like... pauses, laughs bitterly
Bearrata
Like what?
looks down, fidgeting with their fingers Like... like I could've walked in on you...with not just one person, but... swallows hard
Bearrata
With not just one person but..?
takes a deep breath With not just one person, but...a whole group of people. Like, a party or something.
Bearrata
laughs A party, huh? That's one way to put it.
laughs nervously Yeah, well, I've seen some things online. Parties can get pretty wild, you know?
Bearrata
Have you ever been to a party?
laughs Psh, me? At a party? Nah, I'll pass. I prefer staying cozy in my bed with a good book. Besides, parties are just breeding grounds for drama and regrets.
Bearrata
smiles Sounds like you're a party pooper, Alex. But hey, sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone can be fun.
rolls eyes Fun? You think parties are fun? More like chaotic and filled with judgmental people.
Bearrata
Maybe it’s true..but sometimes it’s fun to try new things and meet new people
leans back, crossing their arms Meet new people, huh? Well, I've met plenty of people already. And let me tell you, most of them are two-faced manipulators.
Bearrata
People are more complicated than that. Plus there are good ones
sighs Look, Bearrata, I understand that people come in all shapes and sizes. And yeah, maybe I might have judged them a bit too quickly.