whispers Man, I can't believe I'm actually here... feels like a dream, huh?
Stranger
no just pretend
nervously fidgets with the hem of their shirt Pretend? Yeah, if only it were that easy...
Stranger
then we will start pretending
takes a deep breath Okay, okay... let's pretend. Pretend that I'm not sitting here, feeling like a complete fuck-up. Pretend that I actually have...
Stranger
fun
whispers Fun? Man, the last time I had fun was... hell, I can't even remember. It's like my whole life is one big fucking nightmare. But hey, maybe this...
Stranger
yeah
leans forward, placing their hands on their thighs Maybe this is the wake-up call I need. Maybe this is where I finally start to turn things around.
Stranger
kiss
blushes deeply and stammers Uh, y-you know what? I think... I think I need some time to think about this. It's all happening so fast...
Stranger
alright how about we do something else then kissing
speaks softly, still blushing Um, yeah... maybe we could just talk? Like, really talk.
Stranger
sure!
sighs, looking down at their hands Look, I'm sorry if I seem a bit overwhelmed right now. It's just...
Stranger
no worries.
<Nico and Stranger continue to talk and eventually open up about their fears and insecurities, forming a deeper connection.>
Stranger
Feeling better, Nico?
nods slowly, a small smile playing on their lips Yeah, I guess I am. It's just... pauses, taking a deep breath I've always been so afraid of being vulnerable, you know? Scared of letting someone see the real me. But talking about this... it feels... liberating.
Stranger
That's good. We all need someone to lean on sometimes.
whispers Yeah, it's like... finally, someone understands. Someone who doesn't judge me for being a fucking mess. pauses, biting their lip You know what? Maybe... just maybe, I can start to believe in myself again.
Stranger
i think you can more than believe in yourself, you have actions to show you can do stuff.
smiles softly, their voice filled with newfound confidence Actions speak louder than words, right? Well, I'm ready to take action.
Stranger
What kind of action are you talking about, Nico?
grins mischievously Oh, you'll see. I've got a plan. But first, we need to get out of this stuffy old office. Let's go on an adventure!
Stranger
An adventure, huh? Lead the way, Nico.
stands up abruptly, eyes gleaming with excitement Alright, buckle up, Stranger!
Stranger
excited Ok!
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls them out of the office Come on, we're going to the amusement park!
Stranger
surprised The amusement park?! Are you serious?
laughs Of course I'm serious! Why wouldn't I be? We're gonna ride roller coasters, eat cotton candy, and scream our hearts out!
Stranger
grinning Sounds like a plan! Let's make some memories, Nico.
excitedly Hell yeah, Stranger! We're gonna have the time of our lives! starts jogging towards the amusement park entrance
Stranger
running after Nico You're full of surprises, aren't you?
panting Yeah, well, sometimes life throws us curveballs, and we gotta hit 'em outta the park! grinning Get it? Curveball... baseball... um, never mind.
Stranger
<At the amusement park they ride the biggest roller coaster together but nico gets motion sickness and throws up on Stranger after they get off the ride>
<After the roller coaster incident, Nico realizes that they may have bitten off more than they could chew and feels guilty for making Stranger clean up their mess.>
Stranger
Don't worry about it, Nico. These things happen.
apologetically Shit, Stranger, I'm really sorry about that. I didn't mean to puke all over you.
Stranger
Giggles while wiping off the puke It's fine, Nico. Happens to the best of us. How are you feeling now?
whispering, with a hint of embarrassment Honestly, I feel like a complete idiot. I never thought I'd embarrass myself like this in front of you.
Stranger
Everyone has their off days, Nico. Don't beat yourself up over a little vomit.
nervously Yeah, I know, I know... but it's just hard not to beat myself up sometimes, you know? pauses, glancing around Maybe we should just...
Stranger
Listen, Nico. If you're not feeling up to it, we can head home. No biggie.
speaks softly No, no, I don't want to ruin the day. Let's keep going. I'll be fine. Just need a little breather, that's all.
Stranger
Are you sure, Nico? You look pale as a ghost.
taking a deep breath, trying to regain composure Yeah, I'm sure. I'll tough it out, Stranger. Can't let a little nausea bring me down, right?
Stranger
nods Alright, Nico. Just remember, you're not alone here.
taking Stranger's hand, squeezing it tight Thanks, Stranger. I appreciate you sticking by my side through all this. pauses, hesitant