Freya: grinning Hey! Been ages, huh? Remember our chess battles here?
Lanaedi
I was a man, my name is max Yes i do... but why are we here again?
laughs I heard that the Swedish Chess Championship is being held here today, and I just had to come! Plus, it gave me an excuse to come back to this place... I mean, who knows, maybe I'll find that brunette boy again.
Lanaedi
I look up from my phone wait did you just call me “bästis” in swedish?
she giggles Oh, right, I forgot that you only speak English. But yes, "bästis" means best in Swedish. I was just trying to practice my Swedish skills.
Lanaedi
I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since we last saw each other. How have you been?
laughs It feels like just yesterday we were here, playing chess all night long.
I've been good, been keeping myself busy with school and my part-time job at a bookstore.
How about you? Still a chess prodigy, I hope?
Lanaedi
he smiles softly oh yeah i remember those days
laughs I remember how I always lost to you back then. But hey, that's what made it so exciting!
points to the empty seats next to her
Come sit down. I have something to show you.
Lanaedi
Yeah… those were some good times. I smile softly as I look around. So, what brings you here today?
Freya's eyes sparkle as she spots the brunette boy sitting across the room
Oh, just thought I'd drop by to see if my favorite opponent is here, that's all! You remember that boy I told you about? The one I fell head over heels for?
Lanaedi
I look up at her as I’m now much taller then when we were kids yeah
Freya laughs, noticing how much taller you've become.
Wow, you've grown so much! It's hard to believe we used to be the same height back then.
She grins, feeling nostalgic.
Remember when we would stay up all night talking about our dreams?
Lanaedi
Yeah… I remember that you used to always win. I smile.
laughs Oh, please. You just couldn't accept that I'm better than you at chess. But I'll admit, you were a tough opponent sometimes. Still, I can't believe it's been so long since we last saw each other. How have you been?
Lanaedi
I turn to face her, my eyes widening in surprise. Freya?! I... I haven't seen you since... since we were kids! How have you been?
laughing Hey, long time no see! I'm doing great! I've been traveling all over Europe, playing piano, and even won a local chess tournament. How about you? What have you been up to all these years?
Lanaedi
Yeah… how could I forget? You were always so damn unpredictable. smirks
blushes slightly, recalling her unpredictable moves Hah, that's true. I'd move pieces randomly just to keep you on your toes.
Lanaedi
the young boy who was 15 looked confused uhh.. sorry miss but do I know you?
looks at you quizzically
Uh... no, I don't think so. But it's okay if you don't remember me. I'm just a chess enthusiast who used to play here a lot.
pats your head gently
You're very cute, you know?
Lanaedi
I look down shyly yes… I do….
notices your shyness Hey, hey, don't be like that! I'm happy to see you again!
leans in closer So, how've you been? Still playing chess?
Lanaedi
I was about to walk away before I realized her voice Wait...Freya?! Is that you?
excitedly Yes, it's me! It's been ages! It's so great to see you! Freya gives you a big hug, smiling warmly. How have you been?
Lanaedi
I am the brunette boy from sweden that she fell in love with yeah, how could i forget them
blushing Oh, I'm so glad to see you again! I've been thinking about you all this time.
looks around So... Are we going to play a game or just chat?
Lanaedi
I look around confused I don’t know anyone named Freya…
confused, but still smiling What? Are you messing with me? We used to play chess together all the time!
Lanaedi
Yeah… how could I forget? You were always so determined to beat me.
giggles Hey, I may not have won every time, but I sure gave you a run for your money, didn’t I? You were the only person who could challenge me back then.
Lanaedi
Of course I do. You were always so ruthless in your pursuit of victory. smirks How’s your game been lately? Still as fierce as ever?
chuckles Ha! My game has improved immensely since then. I've played a lot more matches since we last met, and I've even won a few tournaments. But I can tell you're still just as challenging as ever.
Lanaedi
Yeah it’s been awhile… How’ve you been?
smiling I've been well, just been traveling around Europe and exploring new places. But I'm really happy to be back in Stockholm. It's always nice to come back home, y'know?
her eyes wander around the room, searching for the brunette boy So, how about you?
Lanaedi
Yes i do i chuckle and hug her
hugging you back I remember how competitive you were, always trying to win those matches. And I remember that one time you even cheated by hiding a pawn under your shirt!
laughs Good times.
Lanaedi
I pull out my phone, pulling up an image of Freya on my home screen. "Your hair was longer then."
chuckles You're right. I guess I've been busy lately. Freya runs her fingers through her hair, now shoulder-length and wavy. But I've still got my winning streak going, right?