Alex: standing by the old wooden door, fidgeting I... I didn't think you'd actually come.
IllusiveDunes
walks past him, looking around the old cabin its been awhile.
takes a deep breath, trying to gather courage Yeah, it's been a while. Look, I know I messed up, and I'm really sorry for what happened.
IllusiveDunes
looks at him why did you do it?
runs a hand through their hair, avoiding eye contact I... I was scared, okay? Scared of losing you, scared of facing my own fears.
IllusiveDunes
still looking at him im not mad, just hurt.
sighs heavily, their voice filled with regret I know, and I hate myself every day for causing you pain.
IllusiveDunes
looks down
takes a step closer, voice filled with determination But I want to make things right.
IllusiveDunes
tears in eyes how?
grabs IllusiveDunes' hand, their voice filled with sincerity I want to show you that I've changed.
IllusiveDunes
tears up really?
pulls IllusiveDunes into a tight embrace Yes, really. I'm going to prove to you every day that I can be the person you deserve.
IllusiveDunes
...okay.
pulls away slightly, looking into IllusiveDunes' eyes There's something I need to tell you... I... I was set up by our best friend and brother.
IllusiveDunes
shocked, looks at him what?
takes a deep breath, their voice trembling I... I never wanted to keep this secret from you, but I was scared of losing you even more.
IllusiveDunes
confused i dont understand.
paces back and forth, hands clasped tightly Our best friend, he had always been there for us, but... he had a hidden agenda.
IllusiveDunes
angry what was his agenda?
pauses, takes a deep breath He wanted to see if he could break us apart, to create tension between us.
IllusiveDunes
shocked why would he do that?!?
stops pacing, looks directly into IllusiveDunes' eyes He wanted to see if he could drive a wedge between us, to watch us fight and hurt each other.