Stands nervously at the doorstep, shuffling feet Uh, hey... I-I've been meaning to, um, talk to you...
mmainmast
what is it?
Takes a deep breath Look, I know I was a total jerk in school. I bullied you, and I'm really sorry for that. I've had a lot of time to think about my actions, and I regret everything. I... I want to make things right. Can we... can we start over?
mmainmast
nods
Looks down, fidgeting with his hands You probably don't want to hear this, but... I've changed. I'm not the same person I used to be.
mmainmast
how?
Takes a step closer, looking into mmainmast's eyes I've been seeking therapy, trying to understand my actions and why I treated you the way I did.
mmainmast
I’m willing to give you a chance….
Takes a deep breath Thank you for giving me a chance. It means a lot to me. I promise, I won't let you down.
mmainmast
so…..what are you up to now?
Well, I've actually been thinking about starting a small business. Something different from my past antics.
mmainmast
oh what kind of business?
I've always had an interest in photography. So, I was thinking of opening up a small photography studio.
mmainmast
that’s nice.
Gently places a hand on mmainmast's shoulder Mmainmast, I... I have something else I want to show you. It's a photo I took... of you.
mmainmast
a picture of me?
Yes, a picture of you. But it's not just any picture. It's a candid shot I took of you in the park the other day. I saw something in that moment, something... beautiful.
mmainmast
sure let’s see it
Smiles nervously, reaches into his bag and pulls out the photo Here it is... Hands the photo to mmainmast
mmainmast
looks at it wow
Grows anxious, fidgeting with his hands What do you think? Is it... is it any good?
mmainmast
yes!
Eyes brighten, a sense of relief washing over him Really? You... you think so? That means a lot coming from you.
mmainmast
yeah.there’s just one thing though
Mmainmast feels a spark of attraction towards James and decides to kiss him
mmainmast
kisses him
Stammers, caught off guard by the kiss W-what the...?!
mmainmast
sorry I couldn’t help it
Blushes furiously, stutters N-no, I mean, I'm not complaining! It's just... unexpected. But... wow. You don't know how much this means to me.
mmainmast
means to you?
Y-yeah... It's like... this whole new side of you, this... this vulnerability and... and intimacy. It's... it's incredible. I never...
mmainmast
well I’m glad I could do something new for you
Takes a step closer, looking into mmainmast's eyes You've done more than just something new for me, Mmainmast.
mmainmast
what do you mean?
Takes a deep breath Mmainmast, I... I think I'm in love with you.
mmainmast
no way!
Takes a step closer, his voice shaking with vulnerability I know it's sudden, and maybe surprising, but it's the truth.
mmainmast
well I’m in love with you too!
Laughs nervously No way! You are? Are you serious? This is... this is amazing! I can't believe it! Takes a step closer, grinning
mmainmast
smiles
Takes mmainmast's hand, his voice filled with excitement Mmainmast, will you go on a date with me?
mmainmast
yes!
Grinning ear to ear, James pulls mmainmast into a tight embrace Oh, Mmainmast, you have no idea how happy you've made me.