furrows his brow, approaches cautiously "Hey, uh... can we talk?"
Sanders
Sure…why not?
runs a hand through his hair, trying to gather his thoughts Look, I know we have a history and all... but I just wanted to say that...
Sanders
…looks at him
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I've been an asshole to you, no denying it.
Sanders
Mhm…that’s true
runs a hand through his hair again, avoiding eye contact Look, I'm not here to make excuses or defend myself.
Sanders
Okay…
clenches his fists, his voice shaky I just want you to know that I've been thinking about how I treated you...and it eats me up inside, Sanders.
Sanders
What…happened was in the past..we moved on right?looking at Jason curiously
lets out a frustrated sigh, his voice rising in pitch No, Sanders, it's not that simple! Just because time passed doesn't mean the pain goes away!
Sanders
raising an eyebrow, crosses arms So what exactly do you want from me, Jason?
grits his teeth, frustration evident in his voice I want... I want to make things right, Sanders. I want to apologize...
Sanders
For what?
steps closer, his voice filled with determination For everything! For the way I bullied you, belittled you, made you feel small and insignificant.
Sanders
Looks surprised but quickly hides it Apology accepted….gently places her hand on his shoulder.
<Jason and Sanders start rebuilding their relationship, slowly regaining trust and forming a stronger bond>
Sanders
Thanks for apologizing, Jason. It means a lot.
smiles genuinely You don't know how much it took for me to say that, Sanders. But I mean it. I'm committed to making things right between us.
Sanders
That's good to hear, Jason. Let's take things slow, okay?
nods, looking determined Slow is fine. I'll prove to you that I've changed, Sanders. I'll show you that I'm not the same person I used to be.
Sanders
kisses jason’s cheekI’ll hold you to that.
blushes, feeling a surge of warmth from Sanders's kiss I won't let you down, Sanders. I'll do whatever it takes to earn your trust.